Divorce can be difficult for children. In a Louisiana family law case, it is important to focus on their needs. Part of that is to consider how to facilitate a relationship with both parents and other family members who were in their lives before the divorce...
In Louisiana family law cases, child support can be a challenging issue. The obvious objective is to take care of the child and serve their best interests. However, obstacles sometimes arise and people need to consider asking for a modification of the amount they are...
Under Louisiana law, almost all types of property acquired by one of the spouses during a marriage is considered community property, owned equally by both spouses. Most married people hardly think about this idea during the marriage, but it becomes a major issue...
You may have intended to execute a prenuptial agreement but with all the tasks involved with wedding planning you simply never got around to it. Or perhaps you came into a financial windfall while married that you want to protect. Or maybe your marriage is going...
Many Louisiana couples make the decision to seek alternatives to marriage. This decision is personal and best made together, in the best interests of both parties. However, when it comes to children, there are considerations that fathers must make. Do both parents...
Divorce is not just emotionally difficult to process, but it is also financially stressful, especially if you need to find a job after spending years taking care of the family at home. Louisiana law recognizes that the financial disparity between two spouses can be a...
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...