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...
Family Law
How to plan financially for divorce
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...
Five ways to protect your financial interests in divorce
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...
How parents can help their children prepare for divorce
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...
Parental alienation and what you can do to stop it
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...
The do’s and don’ts of posting about your divorce on social media
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...
Interim and final spousal support in Louisiana divorce
When a couple gets married, they pool their resources in order to pay for their needs. Under Louisiana law, almost everything acquired by either spouse during the marriage is owned jointly by both spouses. Even if one spouse has significantly less income than the...
The state of divorce in Louisiana
Divorce rates in Louisiana have increased, according to one study, situating the state as one of 5 with the highest divorce rates. A variety of reasons might have contributed to the increase. Louisiana’s spot in the top 5 According to the study, Louisiana sits at the...
Benefits of a child-centered divorce
It is important for Louisiana parents who are going through a divorce to prioritize the well-being of their children. This means striving to reduce conflict and focusing on what is best for the kids. Reasons for a child-centered divorce Divorce is usually hard for...
Protecting a medical practice in a divorce
If you get a divorce, you may lose control of your Louisiana medical practice. However, there are steps that you can take to keep it in your control after your marriage is officially dissolved. For instance, you could choose to create a buy/sell agreement that limits...