No one marries with the intent of one day divorcing. Yet many couples find that their marriages don’t stand the test of time and wind up filing for divorce. But what if there were a way to predict which couples might not go the distance? According to one professor and...
Divorce
Do you need a 102 or 103 divorce?
All divorces have their unique challenges, but divorce in Louisiana is a bit different than divorce in other states. If you live in Louisiana and you want a divorce, you have two options: a 102 or 103 divorce. These terms refer to the specific provisions of...
What happens to your pet during divorce?
If you’re getting a divorce, you need to divide marital assets with your ex. Though there are some exceptions, it generally means dividing assets that the two of you purchased during your marriage. You also need to split up income that you earned or financial accounts...
Tips for parents: Telling your children about your divorce
The approach that parents take when discussing a decision to divorce with their children will have a lasting impact on their emotional well-being. Parents must (when possible and appropriate) approach this talk as a unified front, better ensuring that they’ll...
How do you close your shared bank account?
If your spouse asked for a divorce, your first thought may have been that you need to protect your financial assets. Maybe the two of you have been using a shared bank account for years. But you can see that you’re now going to have to divide your assets between the...
Who keeps a financed vehicle in a Louisiana divorce?
Married couples generally combine their resources to enjoy a higher overall standard of living. They can buy a nicer vehicle and get better credit terms because of their combined household income. Unfortunately, couples who decide to divorce must tackle the...
How can an uncontested divorce potentially benefit my children?
Even though divorce can be stressful and difficult for everyone concerned, divorcing couples should know that dissolving their marriage doesn’t necessarily have to be a tense conflict. Depending on your circumstances, you can choose an uncontested divorce that enables...
What happens to retirement accounts in divorce?
It can be tricky to divide retirement accounts during a divorce. In fact, a retirement account is an asset that many people overlook, simply dividing the things that they own at that moment. The retirement account or pension plan may already exist, but since they...
A gray divorce’s unique challenges and how to overcome them
Divorce knows no age. It can happen to young couples who just got married or to those who have aged together for decades. Thus, regardless of where spouses are in their lives, divorce presents challenges. However, for those 50 or older, gray divorce often entails...
Uncontested to contested: Can the nature of a divorce change?
Divorce involves a series of choices separating spouses have to face to reach a favorable end result. Initially, the parties choose whether to divorce privately or with the court’s intervention. Parties who amicably agree on divorce matters, such as property division,...