Sharing parental rights and responsibilities with your ex is always going to be a challenge. It is hard not to feel sad and lonely on all the days when you aren't with your children, and there is also the stress of frequently needing to see your ex. Every few days,...
Toward the end of your marriage, the relationship became toxic. Thus, you decided it would be best for everyone, especially your child, to pursue a divorce. The divorce process has reached its conclusion and key matters such as property division and child custody...
Divorce isn't just the end of your marriage. It also marks a significant transition for your entire family. As a married parent in Louisiana, you will have to figure out a way to share custody with your ex. The two of you may have a hard time agreeing on what is fair...
As a parent, the most important part of the divorce procedure for you will be sorting out child custody. In an ideal world, you and your spouse will be able to negotiate amicably and come up with an arrangement that suits all parties, especially the child. The court...
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...
As a divorcing parent, you probably won’t see as much of your child as you used to. That will be hard for them and you, but as they also need to see their other parent, it is par for the course. When your time with your child is limited, you might want to do all you...
Growing awareness of mental health has chipped away at long-held misunderstandings and misconceptions about the nature of psychological problems. Many estranged from their spouses are going through the divorce process. A good number already suffer from depression and...
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...