When a family member or loved one passes away in Louisiana, their estate will go through the succession process. The succession process sometimes involves the appointing of an administrator. This is an individual responsible for managing the succession process, which...
There are many reasons that people with pre-existing relationships might run a business together. Sometimes, siblings or cousins inherit a family business jointly. Other times, friends or relatives decide to combine their resources to purchase an existing company or...
Some disputes about real estate are easy to resolve. Neighbors can look at their deeds and potentially settle a disagreement about the boundary line between their properties. Other disputes may require judicial review and intervention. In scenarios where people...
Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, but it is especially challenging when children are caught in the middle. In Louisiana, there are laws in place to protect kids and make sure their needs are met. While parents might get caught up in their own objectives, it...
Divorce inspires a variety of major changes in an individual's life. Obviously, their family circumstances shift substantially. Their finances are also likely to go through a major adjustment. Divorce can be quite expensive, and people have to prepare to divide their...
It can be difficult to get a handle on the emotional realities of your divorce, but coping with the untangling of your life from that of your spouse is just one of the many tasks ahead of you. Divorce, after all, is a major financial transaction. If you’re unprepared...
For many children, the divorce of their parents becomes their first real trauma in life. Children who have previously enjoyed a secure and comfortable upbringing may feel like their entire world changes when their parents' marriage ends. Divorce can destabilize...
When you’re facing a child custody dispute, your child’s other parent is bound to levy allegations against you and your parenting abilities. Although some of these accusations might be based on misconstrued facts, others are founded on outright lies. Parental...
Social media has become the standard way that people share important news about their lives. People announce engagements and pregnancies online. They may also eventually turn to social media to inform their loved ones of an upcoming divorce. While social media can be...
Owning or helping to operate a successful business typically does not happen by accident. It is the result of years of hard work and dedication on the part of a professional. Yet, no matter how important a company is to an individual, eventually they need to arrange...
