Parenting plans are legally binding agreements that both parents must follow after divorce. When one parent is ignoring the parenting plan details, that can make co-parenting a challenge and makes things confusing for the children. There are things you can do if your...
Family Law
3 ways to improve a co-parenting plan before divorce
A divorce can affect your mental, emotional and physical health. According to the World Population Review, the United States has a 50% divorce rate, and 11.6% of the population of Louisiana married and then divorced. When it is just you and your spouse, splitting the...
Will your wealth make divorce even harder?
When going through divorce, you likely want things to be as easy as possible. The idea of assets adding more issues to the process is certainly not a pleasant one. But how much do you actually have to worry about? Will your assets get in the way of an easier divorce?...
How can you cope with the emotional toll of divorce?
If you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, the ensuing divorce process can result in a variety of emotions. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your divorce, you may experience feelings of depression. According to the National Library of Medicine,...
Passport problems as a result of unpaid child support
If you owe child support, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the myriad of hardships that you could experience if you fall behind. Not only could you lose your driving privileges and face the possibility of time behind bars, but missing child support...
Do grandparents have visitation rights in Louisiana?
Grandparents can play an important role in the life of their grandchildren. From providing love and understanding to contributing financial support, children who have their grandparents in their lives are almost always better off. In the state of Louisiana,...
Visitation rights in Louisiana
Whether you recently split up with your child's other parent and you worry about the inability to spend time with your child, you want to secure visitation rights to see your grandchild or you have concerns about your child's best interests, it is pivotal to review...
Should you ask for spousal support in a divorce?
If you are facing a divorce, you may have concerns about how you will live independently with separate finances. This situation disproportionately affects spouses who have left the workforce to raise children and may need job training or education to become...
Is it worth fighting for the house in a divorce?
Choosing to divorce a spouse is tough. After all, not only must you face life without the person you promised to stay with forever, but you must also focus on your independent financial future. Because your house is likely your most valuable asset, you may want to...
How does Louisiana determine child custody?
If you are facing a divorce and have minor children, you and your former spouse must work together to develop a shared custody plan that works for your family. When parents cannot agree on custody, the court will decide based on the child's best interest. Learn more...