The process of divorce is stressful, to say the least. It is emotionally, mentally and financially draining, and it often feels like it will never end. Whether you are going to trial or settling your issues outside of court, it is easy to get caught up in the drama...
Co-parenting post-divorce or separation can be challenging, requiring continuous communication and collaboration. A critical aspect of this collaboration is managing your children's extracurricular activities. Working with your ex isn’t always easy, but it can help...
People often don't know what to expect during a divorce, as they may only heard stories from co-workers or their favorite TV shows to teach them about the process. The problem with such stories is often that they take place somewhere other than Louisiana. The rules...
In Louisiana, grandparents do have legal visitation rights under certain circumstances. While parental rights are typically given much weight in family law cases, Louisiana recognizes the important role that grandparents can play in a child's life. This recognition...
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...
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...
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, breaking the news to your children may be difficult. After all, divorce has the potential to take a tremendous emotional toll on the young ones in your family. If your son or daughter is a teenager, though, your divorce...
When you and your spouse decide that you no longer wish to share your lives, you are undoubtedly going to have to work through numerous issues while you disentangle your experiences from one another’s. If you share a child, you are also going to have to determine how...
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...
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...