Lake Charles, LA Divorce Law Blog

Joint custody is often in the leading interests of children who have divorced parents. After all, kids tend to thrive when both parents play an active role in their care and upbringing. Nonetheless, while you may have agreed to co-parent your kids, you may not get...

If you will pay spousal support or receive it, it is important to understand how the process works. There are many factors that will affect how much the support is for, how long it lasts and whether the court will award it in your case.  There are two types of spousal...

The jurisdiction of custody matters is typically an easy thing to determine. Most often, both parents at least live in the same country, so there is little issue with determining the jurisdiction and moving forward with the case. However, if spouses live in different...

Experts agree that shared custody is a positive thing for children because it allows them to have meaningful relationships with both parents. Louisiana courts agree with this assessment and usually aim to work out a shared parenting plan in every case. While this may...

Going through divorce can be stressful and draining, especially for young children. Their whole world is changing before their eyes, which can create a sense of insecurity and cause emotional damage if the situation is not handled delicately.  There are ways to ensure...