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 …

I get asked this question all the time.  It’s confusing isn’t it?  Here’s some information to help you get knowledgable about how this all works: In Louisiana there are two types of NO-Fault divorce. This means that neither spouse must prove the fault of the other to get a divorce. All that parties need in …

In Louisiana, a community property state, marital debt, just like marital assets, are split during divorce. However, just because you or your spouse is ordered to pay a debt, it does not change the contract to the debtor. In other words, even if your spouse is ordered to pay a debt in the divorce settlement, …

Divorce can be a long process.  Chances are, you’ve spent hours going through financial records and collecting documents.  When you finally get your divorce judgment, you just want to relax and get on with your life.  Not so fast!  Critical financial housekeeping must be done before you can close the book on your marriage and …

If you are seeking a divorce and are over the age of 50, you are not alone.  Divorce among adults between 50 and 70 are on the rise.  We are living longer, have more money and want to get more out of life, not remain stuck in an unhappy or unfulfilling marriage. The good news …

The better question is should you? With so much change going on during the divorce process, it is no wonder that the HOUSE is so emotionally charged.  Aside from the fact that their home is for most couples the largest asset,  the house also represents emotional comfort, memories and stability.  This often leads to an …

Let’s face it-divorce is expensive!  Spitting one household into two doubles the cost of living and cuts household income in half.  Add to that the sky high costs of traditional divorce attorneys, court costs, and the uncertainty of knowing just what you’ll end up paying in attorney’s fees and it adds up to big-time financial …

I can’t count how many times clients come  in with this question.  The answer is, well, it really depends.  In Louisiana, unless there are special circumstances, a divorce judgment is granted after the spouses have lived apart for a requisite period of time prescribed by the statute: If the couple has minor children, they must …

This is a question that is asked by almost every one of my clients.  The short answer is no.  It is possible to get a divorce in St. Tammany Parish without ever setting foot in a courtroom.  If you and your spouse elect to have an uncontested divorce, if your spouse will accept service of …

Join Kim Vanderbrook and Marie Hillman for an informative seminar about Louisiana Divorce.  We will discuss Child Support, Child Custody and the process of Divorce in St. Tammany Parish.  We will also talk about mediation as an alternative to Court and the mediation process in the 22nd Judicial District Court.  This  seminar is free, but …