Most Louisiana parents involved in a custody situation or dispute are probably familiar with joint custody. In a joint custody schedule, both parents are given equal times of physical custody. One parent is deemed the domiciliary parent and is given the power to make...
Domestic abuse is a common feature of household lives in today’s America. According to national studies, 95% of all abuse victims are women. Over 50% of all women will experience physical violence in an intimate relationship, and most sadly of all, for 24%-30% of...
The thought of moving can be scary, especially during a divorce. This is why the family home becomes such a hot topic, even pre-divorce. Both spouses want to know who gets to live in the family home during the divorce. And, the answer, in most situations, if not all,...
Many decisions are required when a marriage ends. Financial planning sometimes becomes forgotten during this time even though a divorce may have more impact on a spouse’s finances than all other events in their lives. Sound planning can help reduce some of the...
Child custody is a contentious topic in Louisiana and for parents throughout the country. That is because it is hard for many parents to envision futures where they do not see their kids each day. In Louisiana and other parts of the United States, parents can be...
It is important, for the care and support of the child, that child support is paid and that the recipient parent receives the child support that is due. If the paying parent is having difficulty paying child support, other options, such as a child support...
When Louisiana couples get divorce, there are a litany of complicated issues to navigate. From handling children, custody, visitation and various forms of support, it has the potential to be a difficult road. Property is also a frequent topic for dispute. This is true...
In New Orleans and across Louisiana, people’s finances and employment can fluctuate. That is especially true with the current nationwide challenges, medical expenses, many businesses experiencing a decline in income and outright job loss. Those who are paying for or...
Like most things, including the law, our state takes its own path when it comes to marriage. For divorce, Louisiana is one of only nine states that are community property states, as opposed to equitable distribution states (the other 41 states). What does community...
Premarital agreements, also known as prenuptial agreements or “prenups” to use the informally shortened name, have become increasingly popular with engaged couples, especially if one or both spouses own significant assets. Just as these agreements have become more...