Protecting What Matters Most: Family, Children, Future
People set New Year's resolutions to improve themselves or their lives. They look at their circumstances and long-term desires before setting a goal for the upcoming year. Some people might aim to read a certain number of books before the year ends. Others might hope...
The holidays truly are a wonderful time of year. But if you are a divorced parent in Metairie or the greater New Orleans area, these months can also present significant logistical challenges. You may feel pressure to uphold cherished family traditions while strictly...
When parents separate or divorce in Louisiana, the courts will assess several factors within their family’s circumstances that can help determine which type of custody is most suited for their child’s best interests. In this blog, we will discuss three types of...
An uncontested divorce can be quicker and easier when you and your spouse already agree on the main issues. This cooperative approach may also reduce the stress that usually comes with ending a marriage. How cost savings can help you move forward Uncontested divorce...
Going through a divorce, fighting for custody, or dividing community property can feel intensely personal and incredibly stressful. You shouldn’t trust the most important details of your life and financial future to a generic, one-size-fits-all legal approach....
Divorce may be a scary experience, but that does not make it a bad experience. Any parent who is contemplating on getting a divorce can become clouded with uncertainty about how the changes will impact their children’s lives. Here are four frequently asked questions...
Part of what makes divorce so stressful is that people don't know what to expect. They don't understand Louisiana state laws. They don't know what the legal process entails or what alternatives they have to litigating everything. People often have questions about...
What is a parenting plan? A parenting plan is a document detailing how you and your spouse will parent your child after the divorce. Among the issues addressed in a parenting plan are: Custody, both legal and physical Parenting time, including specific times for: * Regular school year * Holidays * Birthdays * Mother’s Day and Father’s Day * Summer…
To mitigate the likelihood of unexpected fees and manage the costs, you may want to consider a limited scope representation. A limited scope representation case provides you with certainty regarding the cost of your case. It is a way for an attorney to help you by handling part of your legal matter while you represent yourself on the rest of…
Because of the way most weddings take place in the United States, it is easy to forget that marriage is a legal contract with the state, not just a set of vows between partners. Technically speaking, divorce is the legal process of both parties agreeing to dissolve the terms of the contract. As such, the courts are required to get…