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How to Enforce Child Support in Louisiana: A Complete Guide (2026)

When a parent stops paying court-ordered child support, Louisiana law provides several ways to collect what’s owed. You can request wage garnishment, work with the state’s Child Support Enforcement (CSE) agency, or file a contempt motion in court. For serious cases, criminal charges may apply when arrears exceed $2,500 or payments are more than six
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Strong Medications and a Step-mother’s Undue Influence Nullify a Last Minute Will

In Succession of John L Cazenave, Jr., 2022-CA-0852 (La.App. 1 Cir. 3/1/23), the First Circuit affirmed the trial court’s finding on bench trial that a decedent lacked testamentary capacity to enter into a new will that excluded his two daughters and donated all property to his surviving spouse. Facts Johnny Cazenave passed away in 2020
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