Louisiana, like most states, allows couples to get a “no-fault” divorce. That means they can end a marriage without one spouse accusing another of infidelity, abandonment, abuse and other kinds of wrongdoing that are grounds for divorce here or in other states. They...
Divorce can be a complex and emotional process, especially for couples with children. Many parents worry about the impact a divorce may have on their kids. However, while a divorce is usually considered a negative occurrence in any family's life, there are instances...
When experts talk about traumatizing experiences that can lead to unusual behavior and permanent personality changes, divorce is often on the list. Even when someone’s divorce process is amicable overall, it can cause a lot of stress and negative emotions. The...
If you are getting a Louisiana divorce, one of the documents you might need to include with your community property settlement is a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). But what does that even mean? A QDRO is a legal document that may arise from divorce...
Divorce can have a significant impact on your finances. Going separate ways with someone you once shared common financial goals and plans with is bound to throw some things in disarray. Therefore, you should take a proactive role to safeguard your financial interests...
Going through a divorce can be challenging, as you have to start a new life and make crucial decisions. Due to this, divorce is associated with significant effects like increased unhappiness, emotional problems, insomnia, financial issues and loneliness. Nonetheless,...
Although you and your former spouse were unable to make the marriage work, you have stayed amicable. The divorce was settled relatively quickly and was fair to all parties. You even managed to come to an agreement on child custody. Despite doing everything to the...
The process of divorcing requires that you address both personal and practical considerations very carefully. Even bringing up the idea of divorce can lead to an intense argument with your spouse, and the actual dissolution process can bring out even more powerful...
When going through a contested divorce, couples frequently battle over major items like houses, cars, investments and retirement accounts. Those are important to divide fairly, of course, but they are not the only objects of value in some households. If you and/or...
A few things are as unsettling as sharing a home with a person that you no longer love. In fact, the gut reaction for most couples going through the divorce is usually to separate and leave the home they share with their soon-to-be ex as soon as possible. While this...