Can husband witness wife's signature as to her separate property

I have another question about proper witnesses - when the land is situated in Louisiana. On several occasions I've had husbands witness their wife's signature when the wife was dealing with her separate property (and the husband wasn't a party, just a witness to his wife's signature). I've also had the reverse of this where the wife witnesses the husband's signature when its the husband's separate property (and the wife is not a party, just a witness). Seems like this is a fairly common practice with landmen.

My question, is this pracice in these circumstances (separate property) perfectly OK or would it be better to have someone other than the spouse witness the signing party's signature??? Any comments would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Harold5011 on April 2, 2009 at 15:53
My wife says I have a good sixth sense because I don't have any of the other five ---
Permalink Reply by Two Dogs, Pirate on April 2, 2009 at 14:52
MINE, I don't have one.
Permalink Reply by Dorcheated A1 on April 2, 2009 at 15:07
Do you want one, I let her go cheap, you give me a rod & reel and a new tackle box, she is yours.I'll even throw in a owners manual with her.
Permalink Reply by Two Dogs, Pirate on April 2, 2009 at 15:21
No Thanks DCH, I will remain single till I croak. Besides if you really wanted to make a deal you would be offering me the rod and real.
Permalink Reply by Dorcheated A1 on April 3, 2009 at 8:56
TD,

I do have some rods & reels I can give you it would probably help clean out some closets. Anyway, I better keep my wife, we will have been married for 21 years this April 29th.

DISCLAIMER: Please understand that any wife jokes I make are purely intended for the fun of the audience, my wife has a good sense of humor too, and can defend and defame me as well as anyone. If you don't believe me, just come bowling in a couple weeks and you'll find out.
Permalink Reply by Two Dogs, Pirate on April 3, 2009 at 8:59
Trying to get out of the grease DCH?
Permalink Reply by Dorcheated A1 on April 3, 2009 at 9:17
TD,
I'm trying, but it might be too late lol.
I wear the pants in the family.
When she lets me.
Permalink Reply by Bobi Carr ("parker") on April 2, 2009 at 14:54
OK - I am laughing at my mistake.

MOOT POINT.
Permalink Reply by Harold5011 on April 2, 2009 at 14:49
Isn't a lot of the fighting in divorce cases over what is separate and what is community?
Permalink Reply by Harold5011 on April 2, 2009 at 15:01
My wife and I have a daschund that has that very idea - i.e. if its in my mouth, its mine, if its yours, its mine, if its anyone's, its mine.
Permalink Reply by Dorcheated A1 on April 2, 2009 at 15:02
Amen Brother Jim.
They'll get you in Louisiana, you'll go from the penthouse to out-house in a minute.
Permalink Reply by Dorcheated A1 on April 2, 2009 at 15:26
lol Mr. K
I've had one for 21 years. I've been saving for a divorce lawyer for 20 years.
I will have enough money for one in 22 more years. I've seen murderers get off easier than me.

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