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...
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Tips for avoiding alcohol related car accidents
There were a record number of deaths on Louisiana highways in 2021 with 914 highway crashes in the state that caused 997 deaths. About 40% of the state's highway deaths involved alcohol use. These tips can help you avoid alcohol-related car accidents. Reasons impaired...
4 ways to safely share the road with trucks
Driving on narrow streets or crowded highways may already cause you stress and finding out you are sharing the road with a semi-truck might heighten that anxiety. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2020, 4,014 people died in large truck crashes. To...
How should you discuss estate planning with your elderly parents?
When thinking of important topics that impact your elderly parents, you may shy away from starting a discussion out of fear or confusion. Taking the first steps when talking about estate planning with them can help you both become more organized. Following a few tips...
Detecting hidden assets during your divorce
The financial repercussions of divorce may disrupt your goals for the future. If you were the spouse who had less involvement in the financial portion of the relationship, things might be even more complicated. At the onset of your split, proactively gain access to...
How important is picking the right executor for your will?
Planning for your future can often involve sitting down and thinking critically about your assets and where they will go after your death. Estate planning, which often includes making wills and trusts, can feel overwhelming at first but it does not have to be a...
What may I do to recover from a truck accident in Louisiana?
A catastrophic accident resulting from a truck driver’s negligence may require a lawsuit to obtain the needed relief. Recovering damages for your injuries may depend on showing the court how the other party’s carelessness caused the accident. ConsumerNotice.org...
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,...
What should young families understand about estate planning?
The birth of your child can leave you with many big questions, some of which may be about their future and yours. When thinking about estate planning, you could wonder what the benefits are when you just had a young child. Learning more about what new parents need and...
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...