Imagine for a moment that you have been happily married for many years. You and your spouse have had a lot of terrific experiences together, and though there were small bumps and problems along the way, the two of you could always work it out. But now that some time...
Year: 2016
How exactly is child support determined in Louisiana?
During the process of divorce, one of the common areas of contention for couples with children is child support. If your future ex will be the noncustodial parent, he or she might be worried about having to pay a support amount that is unreasonably high. On the...
A few divorce mistakes to be aware of during the split
In our last post, we talked about divorce and social media. These are two interconnected elements in today's world, and there are some necessary steps that divorcing people need to take to minimize the damage social media use could do to them in light of a divorce....
Divorce and social media are linked in today’s world
A critical factor in divorce in today's day and age is social media. When we say that, we don't mean that "social media can cause divorce," although that isn't an unheard of thought either. Instead, when we bring up the intersection of social media and divorce, we...
You can overcome the challenges of divorce
If you look back at our blog's archive, you will see many posts that describe the many different aspects of the divorce process. Divorce is complicated, and it is an emotional and uncertain time for everyone. The uncertainty comes from not knowing how your life will...
Although difficult, divorce doesn’t make you a ‘failure’
An interesting article on divorce and the lasting effects it has on a person's psyche and personality recently caught our eye. The article isn't saying that a divorce is guaranteed to make a person socially insecure and emotionally volatile. But what it does say is...
You don’t know what you don’t know: Pitfalls of DIY divorce
Marriage is difficult, but many things can be worked through. Others such as infidelity, hidden gambling addictions, abuse or significantly differing approaches to parenting are too much. A split may be amicable or become heated as communication breaks down. Throw...
The ins and outs of debt and divorce
One divorce topic that we haven't addressed on this blog yet is prenuptial agreements. These are important contracts that any soon-to-be-married couple should at least consider -- but we'll have more on this topic at a later date. For the time being, we bring up...
What happens when a custody arrangement needs to be changed?
When you and your spouse have a child, that son or daughter will become your entire world. It's a beautiful moment, and one you will always cherish. With that in mind: what would happen if you and your spouse were to, someday, get a divorce? How would you handle child...
What differs community property from equitable distribution?
Louisiana is one of only a handful of states in the U.S. that follow community property laws. What does this mean for a divorcing couple? Well, other states follow "equitable distribution" of property. This means that a judge will look at a couple's divorce and decide...