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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …