Divorce is a tough process, and it is much harder to navigate when you have children involved. It gets even more complicated when an ex-spouse relocates a child across state lines without permission during a divorce. This article explains what steps to take if you...
Family Law
Are there any consequences for hiding assets during divorce?
Even if your marriage has not been entirely bad, you can no longer live with your spouse's financial infidelity. Financial infidelity happens when one spouse is untruthful with the other about money-related matters. Sadly, according to the National Endowment for...
Organizing your finances will help streamline property division
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, the next hurdle you face will be property division, a prospect that may seem overwhelming. No matter how simple or complex your financial picture is, becoming well-organized will help you approach this phase of the...
Do you have any recourse when your ex violates the parenting plan?
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...
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...