If you have children, one of the hardest parts of getting a divorce is figuring out how to coparent. Louisiana courts often encourage joint custody, which allows both parents to share physical custody, as well as the authority to make decisions on behalf of the child....
At first glance, New Orleans residents might not think that taxes have much to do with divorce. Yes, couples who are going through a divorce but have not finalized the proceeding may have to decide their filing status. Generally, though, each person will be...
When making custody decisions, Louisiana, like most states, uses a “best interests of the child” standard. This means that there is a list of factors that a court considers to ultimately determine a custody schedule that is in a child’s best interest. A custody...
Maybe you come into your marriage with significant assets that you want to protect should you divorce. Or you may want to either avoid paying spousal support or, conversely, ensure you will be paid an appropriate amount of spousal support should you divorce. To reach...
When deciding on child support, it is imperative that the child be adequately cared for with a suitable place to live, clothing, food, educational supplies, medical care and more. A question that parents frequently ask centers on what the law says about the basic...
A couple’s finances during their marriage can be complicated, and this does not necessarily change if they divorce. There may be times when one spouse earns significantly more or less than the other. If this is the case, the court may order the higher-earning spouse...
For those with children who are thinking about divorce, the idea of co-parenting can be daunting. This is, especially true if one of the reasons for the divorce is disagreements over parenting. However, regardless of those disagreements, unless there are abuse...
Dividing assets can present one of the most stressful issues in a Louisiana divorce. Louisiana is a community property state, which means everything acquired during the marriage is considered the joint property of both spouses. This may seem straightforward in theory,...
Family courts in Louisiana are often required to make child custody determinations based on the best interests of the child. To determine which arrangement best serves the child’s best interests, courts will consider several factors to determine the child’s best...
Divorce does not have to be dramatic. It does not have to be chaotic. If parents can agree to go through the process with the best interests of their child at heart, it can be a somber, amicable process. Unfortunately, fathers have a much more difficult time...