Work-related accidents can happen in any profession, and often don't even occur in a traditional workplace. For many workers who drive a company vehicle or leave the workplace for business purposes, it is possible to experience a car accident that qualifies as...
Month: January 2018
Limitations in prenuptial agreements
Using a prenuptial agreement is often an excellent way to protect the interests of both spouses in a marriage, especially in Louisiana, where we are subject to community property division guidelines. However, it is important to understand that prenuptial agreements...
Using business valuation during a divorce
Couples with complex assets often find that reaching equal property division is the most difficult aspect of seeking divorce in Louisiana. Our divorce laws require that spouses each receive an equal share of a couple's marital assets, rather than allowing couples to...
Why might a court terminate parental rights?
When two parents choose to split up, they must address the issues surrounding the upbringing of their child and which parent will retain primary physical and legal custody of the child. Often, this significantly restricts the rights of one parent or the other. In most...
New tax bill may affect alimony negotiations
With the new tax law, a number of deductions often taken for granted are no longer valid. One of the most crucial changes for divorcing couples to understand is how the new law affects alimony and how each party must report those alimony payments come tax time. If you...