New Orleans Family Law Blog
Study finds child support amounts differ widely between states
Louisiana parents may have higher child support payments than they would if they lived in the neighboring state of Mississippi. This was one of the findings of the company Custody X Change, which conducted a study to examine the wide disparities in child support...
Non-custodial parents have an active role to play
When parents in Louisiana divorce or separate, they may face the difficult task of working out a child custody arrangement and having it approved by a family court. There are a number of systems that work for different families depending on each child's needs and the...
Financial repercussions of divorce
Divorce can negatively affect people in Louisiana financially, and a study that appeared in "Sociological Science" found that it can hurt some children's access to education as well. This is often related to the reason for the divorce itself, a father's lack of...
Steps to take when buying the home in a divorce
Some Louisiana homeowners who are getting a divorce might want to buy out a spouse and keep the home. The first step in this process is getting the house appraised to determine how much equity is in it. This can be done most accurately with an appraiser, but it can be...
Damage to a credit score may be one of the pains of divorce
For most, divorce is an emotionally painful experience. However, it can be just as financially painful over the long term. A hidden pain that many ex-spouses suffer is a lower credit rating. Those in Louisiana going through a divorce should take steps to prevent this...
Some reflections on divorce-linked behavior and processes
A family law commentator notes in a recent Forbes article that divorce can be “one of the most difficult transitions in life that a person may go through.” That’s obvious, right? And because marital dissolution profoundly signals a material change in circumstances, it...
Steps to take after a divorce is final
While a divorce can feel exhausting, the work does not necessarily end when the final paperwork is signed and submitted. Estranged Louisiana couples may still have several other issues to address. For example, some people may need to change their name on their...
How to be better coparents after divorce
Once the difficult process of working out a schedule for custody and visitation is over for a divorced couple in Louisiana, they still must learn to coparent. A parent should always avoid speaking negatively of their ex. Children can learn on their own if a parent is...
Dealing with cryptocurrencies during a divorce
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have become extremely popular among investors in Louisiana and around the country because they offer the promise of robust returns and operate outside the sphere of government regulators. However, the qualities that make them an...
Social media helps kids get through divorce
While many Louisiana residents bemoan the effect of social media and online communications on children's psyches, some research indicates that these forms of communication can be highly beneficial to children whose parents are going through a divorce. Studies show...
