This is a question that I am getting a lot right now and there is a lot of confusion regarding this topic both for lawyers and our clients. It is not a simple question: can you use an online notary legally in Louisiana? Yes….. and no. On March 26, 2020, Louisiana Governor Edwards issued an …
It’s hard to co-parent under regular circumstances, but given the shutdowns of schools and Courts and the recommendation that we all stay home and shelter in place as much as possible, co-parents are facing issues they have never faced before. Now, more than ever, is the time to work together to get through this time …
The short answer is yes. Like a weird science fiction movie, this virus is changing things daily and affecting all the things in a way none of us could have predicted. Widespread closures have affected our court system as well as impacted our economy. But while Court is closed (at least in St. Tammany Parish) …
What is the relationship between divorce and financial aid? Even if your kids are years away from college, it pays off to know the law and set agreements in your divorce to make the most of FASFA and financial aid for college and take advantage of any tax benefits. Thinking ahead and getting legal advice …
In HBO’s series “Divorce”, the character Diane expresses her dissatisfaction with her marriage by pulling a gun on her husband an accidentally shooting him. As cathartic as that may be in a TV show, in real life such an emotional exit may land you in jail, and at the very least make it very …
Hindsight is 20/20. Many of my clients come to me wishing they had taken the time to prepare for their divorce. Things go much smoother and are much less expensive when you have all the facts and information at your fingertips. Gathering this information and having sound legal counsel from the beginning can make the …
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 …
Are you divorced or divorcing and planning a trip abroad with your kids this season? If so, don’t get surprised by the regulations that require you MUST have copies of driver’s license of other parent as well as a specifically worded and dated and notarized letter of permission from the other parent to leave the …
You’re done. You are DIVORCED! It’s tempting to want to move on and not look back after you get your final judgment, but once your divorce is finalized, there may still be several things to check on before you move into your new life. Here’s a checklist of items to help you make sure you’ve …
FINANCIAL MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE IN DIVORCE Money and Kids. These are the top two worries clients have when they come into my office. Financial mistakes are easier to avoid if you have a plan and know what’s coming. Here are a list of the top financial mistakes people make in divorce so you can avoid …