Valuation of community assets is determined as of time of trial on the merits of partition suit, as those assets can appreciate or depreciate in value. However, valuation of marital debt as of date of filing of divorce petition, and not as of date of trial on the merits of…
In Louisiana, Succession is the transmission of the estate of a deceased person to his successors. La. C.C. art. 871. The successors thus have the right to take possession of the estate of the deceased after complying with applicable provisions of law. Succession occurs at the death of a person.…
Troubles with potential foreclosure on your home? There are defenses and remedies in the law that may assist you (see below). Thornhill Law Firm will provide the legal assistance to identify and develop your defenses to foreclosure. Call Mitch if you have questions: 985-641-5010, toll free: (800)-989-2707. LSA-CCP art. 2751,…
With the new beginning of 2009, family law in Louisiana is changing in two respects. First, a new addition to the Louisiana Civil Code protects the right of children in divorced families to see both parents, helping to fill a gap which did not require parents granted a schedule of…