Hello, 2017! It’s a New Year full of hope and promise that this year things will be different. If one of the changes you have been putting off is ending your marriage, now is the time to give careful thought to where you would like to be next year when we ring in 2018. For …
“If someone is not treating you with love and respect, it is a gift if they walk away from you. If that person doesn’t walk away, you will surely endure many years of suffering with him or her. Walking away may hurt for a while, but your heart will eventually heal. Then you can choose …
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. You have a choice! Make sure that instead of acting out of …
Although the thought of the post-divorce holidays can make you feel like crawling under the covers with a pint of Ben and Jerry’s and coming out when the holidays are over, it is very important for your children’s sake to make it work. You will find that it is well worth the effort to make …
The answer is YES! Have you seen the movie “Divorce Corp”? It’s a film that was made to expose how our conflict-driven family law system in America is broken and has become a business where profit, not justice, is the end-game. The winners are the attorneys and the losers are the families. You can watch …
For many divorced parents, summer vacation offers time for extended visitation with their children. Without the time constraints of school and extracurricular activities, parents who are only able to see their children once a week and on weekends have the opportunity to spend weeks or months with them during the school break. While extended summer …
Are you ready for the Summer? 8 TIPS for a great post-divorce SUMMER visitation! It’s almost summer! School will be out and the sun will be shining. Make sure that your summer will be a great one for your family by following these tips: Create a co-parenting plan If you haven’t done so already, sit …
TEN DIVORCE TRUTHS TO LIVE BY: 1. Emotional injustice can not be righted by legal justice. Trials are not the place to vindicate moral standards. The Court is not designed to offer emotional release or chastise “immoral” behavior, rather to apply the law to the set of legal facts before the Court. 2. Once you …
Filing for Divorce? Getting yourself organized before you hire an attorney or mediator can save you thousands. Here’s a checklist of documents you and your spouse may need throughout the process. You should also prepare a list of all personal property, including that acquired prior to and during the marriage and debts. Contingent upon your …