Protecting What Matters Most: Family, Children, Future
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…
When it comes to child custody cases, the Louisiana courts assume it is healthier and more beneficial for both parents to have shared custody of a child or for the non-custodial parents to exercise their rights to visitation or temporary custody of their children. But there are times when temporary custody or visitation is not in a child’s best interest.…
There are many questions and concerns that are brought up during a divorce. This includes, but is certainly not limited to: Who gets the house? How do we divide assets? If there are children, how is custody split? Does one person have to pay spousal support or alimony? These questions will typically be addressed during a divorce proceeding and likely…
Holidays are a time for family and sharing in tradition. However, when divorce is involved, there can be additional, unwanted stress. The parents may have worked out a visitation schedule, but then the holidays come around, and both parents would like to see their children on Christmas. When dealing with unscheduled visitations, it is always best to keep the children…
While having a romantic partner will not automatically terminate your alimony, living as a married couple will. After alimony is awarded in a divorce, there are several factors that can impact the amount or duration of spousal support. How is Alimony Awarded in Louisiana? Alimony in Louisiana is court-ordered spousal support. Under the law, alimony can be temporary or permanent.…