When you think about alimony payments, you might still imagine a woman seeking alimony because she previously stayed home with her children. Interestingly, though, the law in Louisiana is actually gender neutral, which means that men or women can seek alimony if they...
Divorce is an emotional and stressful process. You will need social support more than ever before during the end of your marriage. Given that most people communicate digitally these days, it is natural for you to look for support on social media as you contemplate...
Divorce isn't an easy process, but for many couples, it is a necessary one. When you no longer have a healthy and happy home situation, you may need to make a change not just for your own benefit but for the protection and well-being of your children. A toxic home...
Historically, fathers have not gotten to spend as much time with their children as mothers, at least when those parents are not married or when they get divorced. There was a time in the country's history when courts would assume that a mother would be a better...
Military divorces aren’t quite the same as civilian cases, even though divorce is treated as a civil matter. There are special factors to consider in a military divorce, such as how temporary duty assignments might impact child custody decisions or if the length of...
If you are getting divorced and are a business owner, it’s important that the business is properly assessed and given a value. By doing this, it’s possible to determine the parts of the business that are marital property or separate property and to determine the true...
Splitting up your biggest assets can cause a lot of conflict in your divorce. Each spouse will want their fair share of the property, and often both spouses want the same things. Bigger assets tend to lead to bigger conflicts between spouses. Retirement funds and...
If you are going to get a divorce in Louisiana, it’s important for you to understand some of the basics that may apply to your case. Louisiana is a community property state and has its own requirements for divorce including separation and waiting periods. Here are...
Divorce can be extremely difficult for the young ones in your family to process. Even though your marriage is heading for an imminent end, you want to do everything possible to minimize the negative consequences your kids experience. Here are three tips for helping...
You may assume that your children's mother will automatically receive primary custody after your divorce. But this is not the case, and the court will consider many factors when deciding on a custody arrangement and a plan for child support. Louisiana abides by...