Every parent has a responsibility to care and provide for their child until they turn 18. If the couple splits and the matter is brought up before the court, a formula is used to determine what the non-custodial parent will pay to the custodial parent in child...
You and your spouse have arrived at the conclusion that the marriage just isn’t working anymore. Divorce is the only option left. Not only will this impact the two of you, but it is going to mean significant changes for the children. It may feel daunting to tell the...
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...
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter – social media is a huge part of everyday life these days. These platforms allow us to catch up with the people we love, make new friends and, occasionally, share life’s milestones and setbacks with the world. However, whereas you are free...
You may be worried that your co-parent’s relocation with the children could affect your involvement in their lives. However, one parent cannot just decide to move with the children if custody is shared. There is a legal process involved if your co-parent wishes to...
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...
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...