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...
If you love your home, the possibility of losing it when you divorce may be too much to bear. Hence you may prioritize fighting to keep it. The same could apply if it's not the emotional bond you care about but the property’s worth. Most people’s houses are the most...
Two things that can get out of control before you know it during a divorce is cost and stress. Here are a few tips to keep both down: Get organized Some divorces can feel like a part-time job. You can make your life easier by doing a comprehensive document...
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...