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...
In many Louisiana marriages, one spouse helping the other advance and improve themselves is frequently part of the terrain. This is in addition to sharing the costs for a home, the necessities like food and clothing and raising a family. If the primary breadwinner is...
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, there may be a lot of finger-pointing when it comes to determining who is to blame for the demise of your relationship. The good news is that in states that allow no-fault divorce, like Louisiana, you do not...
If a couple in Louisiana wants to end their marriage, they will want to know all their options for doing so. Louisiana recognizes two types of divorce: a 102 divorce a 103 divorce. The following is a basic overview of these two divorce options. What is a 102 divorce?...
Child support is the responsibility of every parent. They must give emotional, medical, and financial support to their child. The Louisiana state government presumes that parents who live with their child are providing them with the support they need. When a parent is...