How much will you pay in child support? That can be a sensitive topic. One way that Louisiana attempts to keep child support awards consistent and fair is through the use of statutory child support guidelines. Louisiana has statutory guidelines for calculating child...
In Louisiana family law cases, courts consider many factors when they decide how much child support must be paid. The primary concern is the best interests of the child and serving their needs. The state has a guideline it uses to order a child support amount. Among...
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...