Divorce Papers Unsigned Inquiry

Summary

The user, a resident of Louisiana, is unsure about the status of her divorce as she never signed the divorce papers. She also discovered discrepancies in the divorce documents regarding the number of children she has with her ex-husband. She was advised to contact the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court for further assistance and to consider filing a motion to set aside the divorce decree due to fraud. The user also expressed interest in claiming alimony, for which she was advised to contact Legal Services Corporation of Louisiana for free or low-cost legal assistance.

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I did not sign divorce papers,it's been, about 10 years am I divorced
What state are you located in, ****? The divorce laws vary from state to state.
Louisiana
In Louisiana, if you didn't sign the divorce papers, the divorce may not be finalized. Have you received any court notifications about your divorce status?
No,but my husband has divorce papers ,or so he says
What does the divorce paper your husband has say? In Louisiana, a divorce is finalized when a judge signs a judgment of divorce.
I never say them
What is the reason you haven't seen the divorce papers your husband claims to have?
saw
Why haven't you seen the divorce papers your husband claims to have?
He never showed them,but I think ,if he has them, someone else signed
What makes you believe that someone else might have signed the divorce papers?
Because I didn't, how can I obtain them
You can request a copy of your divorce papers from the clerk of the court where the divorce was filed. Do you know the court's location?
No
You can find the court's location by contacting the Louisiana Clerk of Court's office at (*) *-*. They can guide you on how to obtain your divorce papers.
Ok thanks
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
Yes,I do have a divorce,but it has been 20 years,I did not sign
What is the state where your divorce was filed? This will help me provide accurate information about the divorce laws in that specific location.
Louisiana
What is the specific issue you're facing with your divorce that was filed 20 years ago in Louisiana?
I didn't sign,he lied about the kids,an I became ill when we first started having kids, because of pregnancy
What exactly did he lie about regarding the kids? This information will help me provide you with the most relevant legal advice.
He stated that he has * on the document,we have * kids an the last * are in his name,he also cheated an produced * more outside kids
What actions have you taken since discovering the discrepancies in the divorce documents?

In Louisiana, you may be able to file a motion to set aside the divorce decree due to fraud.
I just discovered it today
What is your current location? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the nearest court where you can file a motion.
Baton rouge Louisiana
Based on your location, you can contact the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court at (*) *-* for further assistance.
What about him cheating during the marriage,does that go with the motion
In Louisiana, adultery doesn't typically affect property division or custody, but it may impact alimony. Are you seeking alimony?
I never received alimony
What steps have you taken to claim your alimony? In Louisiana, you may be eligible for alimony if you were financially dependent on your spouse during the marriage.
What do I need to do for alimony
To claim alimony in Louisiana, you need to file a motion in court. Have you consulted with a lawyer about this?
No I am broke
Are you aware of legal aid services in Louisiana that can provide free or low-cost legal assistance?
Yes
That's great! Legal Services Corporation of Louisiana can help. You can reach them at (*) *-*. They can guide you on how to file a motion for alimony.
Thank you so much , have a great day
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Take care!