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 …
Ashley Madison, a website whose purpose is to connect those wishing to commit adultery with others seeking out an affair, was breached by hackers last week. A virtual Scarlett Letter was pinned to countless names when they were released as users of the site whose main purpose is to facilitate adultery. The Ashley Madison motto …
Congratulations on getting through the post-separation or divorce summer! It’s not easy coordinating summer vacations and time off. But sending the kids back to school post-split comes with its own set of problems. The end of lazy summer days coupled with the complicated school calendar and your work schedule is crazy-making under the best of …
The Supreme Court’s historic ruling this week declared all state bans on same sex marriage unconstitutional. This means states will be required to follow federal mandates to perform and recognize same-sex marriages. Same-sex marriage is now legal, but this does not mean that same-sex couples can run out and get married tomorrow! Technically, the Supreme …
How is Child Support Calculated in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana? Both moms and dads facing a divorce get stressed over child support. They wonder if it will be enough to take care of the kids or if they can afford to pay what the court orders. In most cases, child support is straightforward and rarely …
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 …
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 …
Too often, clients getting divorce don’t fully understand the “big legal words” in the pleadings they are filing. Lawyers, who use this terminology everyday, incorrectly assume that their clients know the meaning of common family law terms. At SIMPLY DIVORCE we try and give our clients as much information as possible about the process and …