Fill and Sign the Contributions to Education or Training Packet Louisiana Form

[Note: Selection of the proper form and its use and modification to suit individual facts and circumstances requires careful review of all the language by the user.] Form No. 7.1 Petition for Contributions to Education or Training PETITION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION The petition of ____________________ , who is domiciled in _______________ parish, respectfully represents: 1. The defendant, ____________________ , divorced spouse of petitioner, is domiciled in _______________ Parish. 2. Mover and defendant were married on ____________________ and established their matrimonial domicile in _______________ Parish. 3. Defendant entered medical school on __________ and graduated on __________ . Several days later defendant filed for a divorce. A judgment of divorce between the parties was signed on __________ in the _______________ Court, Parish of _______________ , Docket Number __________ . 4. Plaintiff's income during this period was __________ , and defendant's income was _______________ . During the marriage plaintiff made direct financial contributions to the education of the defendant as follows: 5. Plaintiff made other financial contributions to the education of the defendant as follows: 6. The defendant's earning power has increased because of the education obtained during the marriage, and plaintiff has not benefited from that increased earning power. WHEREFORE, petitioner prays that judgment be granted in her favor and against the defendant for a sum of money that is reasonable in the premises for her contributions to the education of the defendant. Form No. 7.2 Judgment Awarding Installment Payments for Claim for Contributions to Education or Training JUDGMENT The Court after hearing the evidence and arguments of counsel, and for the reasons orally assigned, granted judgment as follows: IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that defendant, ____________________ , pay to the plaintiff, ____________________ , the sum of $ _________ , with interest at the rate of __________ from __________ until paid, in __________ installments of __________ , payable on the _____ day of each month, with the first payment being due on __________ . Defendant may prepay the remaining balance and receive a credit for interest not accrued. All costs of court in the proceeding are to be paid by the defendant. JUDGMENT RENDERED AND SIGNED, in open court, this _____ day of _______________ , 20 _____ , in _______________ , Louisiana. Form No. 7.3 Rule to Make Executory Arrearages of Installment Payments Awarded for Contributions to Education or Training MOTION AND ORDER FOR RULE FOR JUDGMENT MAKING EXECUTORY ARREARAGES FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION On motion of __________ , divorced spouse of ____________________ , through undersigned counsel and on suggesting to the Court that: 1. Mover's divorced spouse was ordered by the judgment signed on __________ to make installment payments to mover for contributions to education at the rate of _____ per month. 2. Defendant has failed to pay mover the installment payments for the months of __________ and now is in arrearages for a total of __________ . 3. Defendant has failed to comply with the judgment of this court and should be ordered to pay the attorney's fees in the amount set by this court. 4. Mover prays that a rule be issued directed to the defendant ordering him to show cause on a date and at a time to be fixed by this court, why the amount of installments under the award for contributions to education which is now past due should not be determined and made executory through the rendition of a judgment in favor of the mover for ____________________ with legal interest and with attorney fees and for court costs. * * * ORDER IT IS ORDERED that the defendant, ____________________ , appear on the _____ day of _______________ 20 _____ , at _____ o'clock A.M. , and show cause why the amount of installments under the award for contributions to education which are now past due should not be determined and made executory through the rendition of a judgment therefore against defendant and in favor of the mover for ____________________ with legal interest and with attorney fees and for court costs. ORDERED AND SIGNED, in _______________ Louisiana, this _____ day of _______________ , 20 _____ . Judge Form No. 7.4 Judgment Making Installment Payments for Contributions to Education Executory, and Awarding Attorney's Fees JUDGMENT The rule taken in this proceeding by the plaintiff, to recover judgment against the defendant for installment payments awarded for contributions to education ordered by this court to be paid to the plaintiff which are past due and unpaid, was heard on ____________________ . Appearances: _______________ . The court, finding the law and the evidence to be in favor of the plaintiff, for the reasons orally assigned, rendered judgment as follows: IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that judgment is rendered in favor of the plaintiff, ____________________ , and against the defendant, ____________________ , for the sum of $ _________ , and attorney fees in the amount of $ _________ , and for all costs of court. JUDGMENT RENDERED AND SIGNED, in open court, on the _____ day of _______________ , 20 _____ , in _______________ , Louisiana. Form No. 7.5 Client Questionnaire Information about you: Name ____________________ Address ____________________ City _______________ Phone __________ Place of Employment _______________ Work Number __________ May we call you at work Yes No Social Security Number _______________ Your income for years spouse was attending school Information about your spouse: Name ____________________ Address ____________________ City _______________ Phone __________ Occupation __________ Place of Employment _______________ Work Number __________ Social Security Number __________ Income of spouse before spouse attended school or training __________ Income of spouse while attending school or training __________ Current income of spouse after graduation General Information Date of marriage __________ Date of separation or divorce __________ Years of marriage after spouse graduated __________ Name of school, vocational institute, or other training attended by spouse during your marriage __________ Location __________ Date started __________ Date graduated __________ Degree __________ Value of community property accumulated before spouse was in school $ __________ Value of community property upon divorce $ __________ List the direct financial contributions made by you during the marriage to the education or training of your spouse (include amount of tuition, books, school fees and supplies) ________________________________________ List other financial contributions made by you during the marriage such as payment of rent, food, utilities, etc. _______________________________________ If a sum is awarded by the court, would you prefer a lump sum award or a sum certain payable in installments? ____________________