Protecting What Matters Most: Family, Children, Future
As our loved ones grow older, we may need to make decisions which will impact both their future, as well as our own. There are typically signs our parents need help, some of which we may overlook if we do not see them regularly. However, there are several aspects of their physical needs, as well as the legal requirements necessary…
Divorce is quite possibly one of the most stressful events someone can experience in their lifetime. Lots of people say that nobody goes into a marriage expecting a divorce, but with the divorce rate in the United States at a historical high, the possibility of divorce is always going to be on someone’s mind. According to the CDC, the divorce…
When Amanda Bynes started a small fire in a driveway in 2013, it was determined to be more than just her letting out a grudge. Instead, the action was linked to a bipolar condition, and Lynn Bynes, her mother, took up the role of a guardian over her. Amanda was 27 years old at this time, and the idea of…
Louisiana is a community property state as opposed to an equitable (not equal) distribution state. That means that all real and personal property purchased during the marriage is community property, and in the event of a divorce, the spouses divide it equally. For example, if a couple purchases a home, even with separate funds, the home is marital property and…
Paternity is not automatic unless the father is married to the mother. When a couple has a child out of wedlock, the alleged father has a choice: He can file an Acknowledgement of Paternity right away, file it later, or not file it at all. It depends on whether he believes he is the father of the child. However, filing…
When a couple splits, they must decide on custody and visitation arrangements – if the couple is married. If the couple is not married, the father does not have any custody or visitation rights unless he signed an Acknowledgement of Paternity for any children born to them. In that case, the mother has sole custody of the minor children. What…
“I’ll see you in court!” is a common phrase when parties disagree. Hearing these words can instill fear in a person since the prospect of going through the legal process can be daunting and frightening. However, in recent years, parties have had a variety of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes to choose from when settling disputes. Definition of ADR Alternative…
Remarried couples commonly have blended families. Many step parents fall in love with the children they are raising and want to adopt the kids as their own. Although Louisiana adoptions can have lengthy processes and restrictions, the process of adopting your stepchild is usually less comprehensive. The Legal Requirements for Adopting a Stepchild in Louisiana To begin the adoption procedure…
Divorce affects thousands of couples, and the figures keep skyrocketing. After the divorce, the daunting process of property division sometimes hits hard for most divorcing couples to what each party should be entitled. It’s even more challenging for spouses who don’t have a prenuptial agreement at the time of divorce. Under the Louisiana civil code, community property law is precedent…
After a divorce, both parents may not have the same decision-making rights they had during the marriage. A parent’s future right to make decisions on behalf of their child is subject to a family law court’s determination that it is in the best interests of the child. The judge will determine whether one or both parents are to make decisions…