Protecting What Matters Most: Family, Children, Future
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…
In all aspects of child custody, the child’s best interest is paramount. Usually the most important legal issue in divorce to a parent of minor children is custody. It is hard to face uncertainty when it comes to the well being of your children. It can be extremely unsettling not to know with whom they will live and how much…
This article looks at the rise in pet custody disputes and how they are often handled in Louisiana. For most people, a pet is more than just property, it is a member of the family. Because so many people have deep emotional ties to their furry friends, it is no surprise that, as Reuters reports, disputes over pet custody are…
Mediation and collaborative divorce are two popular ways of ending a marriage. These methods can allow divorcing spouses to negotiate their own terms. No divorce is ever easy, but for spouses who are willing to discuss and negotiate respectfully, ending a marriage may be simplified. This type of divorce is often called amicable or uncontested divorce – meaning that the…
Assets acquired by Louisiana couples during their marriage are generally considered community property and are divided into equal shares should they divorce. Over the course of a marriage, many couples throughout Louisiana acquire assets and property, which they often share. Although entered into with the best of intentions, not all marriages withstand the test of time. Should a couple decide…
There are several steps divorced parents who share custody should take to make the holiday seasons easier on themselves and their children. According to the American Bar Association, joint custody arrangements allow both parents to make major decisions about their children and joint physical custody arrangements give parents the opportunity to share the time they spend with their children as…
As many people in Louisiana have learned firsthand, divorce can pose a significant financial hardship, between the cost of completing the separation and the increased expenses that come with living independently. This is true at any age, but it is especially notable when couples decide to divorce later in life, a phenomena that is often referred to as “gray divorce.” Research shows…
Parents in Metairie, Louisiana, that get divorced with minor children can learn to co-parent positively after their divorces are final. Getting a divorce is never easy. The emotional losses coupled with financial changes impact every part of a person’s life in Jefferson Parish. When minor children are involved, the difficulties can be even greater. Child custody agreements must be developed.…
Louisiana residents should learn how to save retirement assets when getting divorced. If not careful, a large part of savings can be lost without need. Any person in Louisiana who has gone through a divorce or is contemplating a divorce understands the widespread number of concerns and opportunities for loss. While some losses associated with divorce cannot be avoided, others…
Louisiana uses the income shares model to calculate child support and has strict regulations for child support enforcement as well. Filing for divorce can be a difficult decision for many Louisiana couples, especially when there are children involved. Children of divorce may go through significant financial and emotional changes as their parents separate. In order to minimize the financial loss that a…