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 …
As the clock struck midnight this New Year’s Eve, did you meet the new year with anticipation and excitement or with a sense of hopelessness? Is your life is in the same place as it was last year? Why haven’t you made the changes necessary to create that life you want ? Why are you …
Couples spend much effort, many months and thousands of dollars planning their wedding day. While those wedding details are wonderful memories, no matter how gorgeous the dress or delicious the cake, the carefully planned wedding details will not affect the quality of a couple’s daily life or the lives of their children. Divorce, on …
Health insurance is often overlooked by couples when going through a divorce. Often one spouse carried the insurance for the family on a group policy through her employer. While that group coverage can continue for the employee spouse and the children, that coverage ends for the non-employee spouse when the divorce has become final. This …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …