The holidays are here. Well, at least they have arrived at Target, Walgreens and Hobby Lobby! And while that kind of merchandising makes me want to boycott holidays all together, the fact is if you share custody of your children now is the time to plan if you want a peaceful holiday season. Here’s some …
Divorce is never easy. If you find yourself in the murky waters of contemplating a divorce, it’s often difficult to get past your emotions and understand really what your options are. The truth is there are several ways in Louisiana to get divorced. The one that is right for you depends on your situation. You …
Divorce is never easy. If you find yourself in the murky waters of contemplating a divorce, it’s often difficult to get past your emotions and understand really what your options are. The truth is there are several ways in Louisiana to get divorced. You have a choice! Make sure that instead of acting out of …
Ashley Madison, a website whose purpose is to connect those wishing to commit adultery with others seeking out an affair, was breached by hackers last week. A virtual Scarlett Letter was pinned to countless names when they were released as users of the site whose main purpose is to facilitate adultery. The Ashley Madison motto …
Congratulations on getting through the post-separation or divorce summer! It’s not easy coordinating summer vacations and time off. But sending the kids back to school post-split comes with its own set of problems. The end of lazy summer days coupled with the complicated school calendar and your work schedule is crazy-making under the best of …
Why is this a big deal? Well, the right to marry also gives couples the right to divorce. Before this ruling, same-sex couples who were legally married in another state could not divorce in a state not recognizing same-sex marriages. This created somewhat of a legal quagmire for these couples. Residency requirements often prevented couples …
The Supreme Court’s historic ruling this week declared all state bans on same sex marriage unconstitutional. This means states will be required to follow federal mandates to perform and recognize same-sex marriages. Same-sex marriage is now legal, but this does not mean that same-sex couples can run out and get married tomorrow! Technically, the Supreme …
“Sharks”, “Tigers”, “Pit Bulls”….. all names of animals who instinctively act aggressively. It’s their nature to react to a perceived threat with violence. These are also names that we give attorneys who raise their voice, intimidate witnesses, talk rudely over opposing counsel, lecture judges, posture and threaten and bury the opposing party in needless pleadings …
How is Child Support Calculated in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana? Both moms and dads facing a divorce get stressed over child support. They wonder if it will be enough to take care of the kids or if they can afford to pay what the court orders. In most cases, child support is straightforward and rarely …
NO! In Louisiana we have “no fault” divorce. This means that once the petitioner (person who wants the divorce) submits proof to the court that they meet the statutory requirements of divorce, they are granted a divorce. The basic statutory requirements in Louisiana are venue (living in the proper parish and a state for the …