Spousal support is awarded following a divorce and contrary to popular belief, it does not last forever. Most of these arrangements only last as long as the recipient needs the money to rehabilitate themselves as a single person. For example, if the person needs to...
Year: 2018
Planning to share custody equally after a Louisiana divorce
For many couples facing divorce, custody of their children is the most pressing concern. They want to ensure that they have a positive, ongoing relationship with their kids. Custody battles can often become protracted and can lead to significant stress for both of the...
How can our company reduce workers’ comp claims?
Workers' compensation claims are made quite often by employees in Louisiana. Some employees make claims for the most minor injuries imaginable, while others file claims that are fraudulent. Then there are the employees who get injured on the job and refrain from...
How to choose the right person as power of attorney
There are a lot of decisions you will have to make in life and one of the most important ones is who will be your power of attorney. Everyone should designate a power of attorney when creating their estate documents. When a power of attorney is not named your estate...
What are some of the environmental cleanup programs?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created to protect the environment throughout the country, including Louisiana. The agency is also responsible for creating laws and rules that companies and individuals must follow in order to prevent pollution. So, what...
Why you should avoid a breach of contract
There's nothing more stressful than entering into a contract with another party. Both sides will worry and wonder if the contract will be fulfilled and if not, what the ramifications will be for either side. Breaching a contract is a major issue in the business world,...
3 tips for sharing custody when you can’t stand the other parent
When you're not comfortable seeing your ex-spouse, it can be hard to share custody of your child. Dropping him or her off and seeing a new girlfriend or boyfriend might enrage you, or you may fear a dispute every time you meet.The reality is that parents need to find...
How do I stay safe on scaffolding at work?
The next time you arrive at work and see scaffolding constructed, you need to make sure you are as safe as possible. Going up on scaffolding can be very scary and nerve-wracking, especially if you aren't too sure with what could go wrong. So, how do you stay safe on...
Explaining the role of a will executor
Serving as the executor of a will is a responsibility many people will have in their lifetime. You might be asked by a parent, a sibling, a friend or a cousin. You might even be asked by someone you barely know but they ask because they trust you. Whatever the...
Looking at the role of the Environmental Protection Agency
Most of us know what the Environmental Protection Agency is and what it does. There are some out there who aren't too sure what the EPA is responsible for in Louisiana and around the country. That's why we will take a good look at the role of the EPA in today's...