After parents in Louisiana get a divorce, they must establish child custody. If it’s impossible to reach an agreement on their own, the former couple will have to attend a hearing. These are the best ways to prepare for one in order to make a positive impression....
Family Law
What Louisiana courts consider when determining child custody
When parents get divorced, one of the most difficult issues to resolve is child custody. In Louisiana, there are a number of factors that the court will consider when making a determination about child custody, and understanding them is critical to ensuring that the...
Maintain a healthy communication during and after divorce in Louisiana
Communication is often one of the most challenging aspects of divorce in Louisiana, but it is also one of the most important. If you and your ex can learn to communicate effectively, divorce will be easier for both of you. So, how do you communicate effectively during...
What you need to know about property division in divorce
If you are getting divorced in Louisiana, one of the things you will need to figure out is how to divide your property. This can be a complicated process, and it is important to make sure that you are fully aware of your rights, what you can expect and what you should...
Here’s how to have to a child-centered divorce in Louisiana
Although children usually have nothing to do with the decision to divorce, they are often the ones who suffer the most. Here are some tips on how to focus on your children during this difficult time. If you can, stay out of court Divorce court is often a battle of...
Cyberstalking and Divorce Repercussions
Global pandemics and overseas wars are stressors that impact people socially. Isolation, financial strain, and frayed temperaments lead to divorce. Louisiana residents have experienced these and other significant stressors that end marriages. Adding cyberstalking to a...
Can I move out of state with the children after my divorce?
Starting a new chapter of your life after your divorce can sometimes mean needing to move to a different state to pursue new relationships or employment opportunities. If the court granted you custody of your children, however, there is an additional concern. Make...
Tips when dealing with high-conflict child custody matters
Your marriage came to an end for obvious reasons. Lack of communication and lack of intimacy. Plenty of secrets leading to plenty of distrust. Then it all exploded into a high-conflict, high-drama divorce witnessed firsthand by your children, caught in the middle of a...
Do people learn from one divorce to avoid a second one?
People often think that going through a divorce means that the odds your second marriage will end in divorce drastically decrease. They assume that you learned from the mistakes you made the first time around.For instance, perhaps you got married too quickly -- before...
Your criminal record can affect your ability to win child custody
If you ask any family law judge in Louisiana what their responsibility is when deciding a heated custody dispute, they'll tell you that it's to make a decision that's in the child's best interests. Before deciding what's ideal for them, they'll often consider their...