What Is Joint Custody?
In Louisiana, a divorcing couple may be awarded joint custody of any children they have together. This type of custody arrangement is only set in place in cases where it is both feasible and in the best interests of the child to spend a roughly equal amount of time with
Who Pays Child Support In Cases Involving Joint Or Split Custody?
The income shares method used in determining child support for Louisiana families is also applicable in cases involving shared or split custody. Whereas a sole custody situation involves one parent paying their entire share of the calculated child support to the custodial parent, joint, shared, and split custody situations may
Visitation Rights In Louisiana
In Louisiana custody cases, when a parent is not granted custody or joint custody, the court will generally award this non-custodial parent visitation rights with the child. There are some situations, however, in which the court will not order visitation. This happens if the court finds visitation would be contrary
Adoption In Louisiana
Many couples and individuals wish to be able to adopt a child in Louisiana, either privately or through the state's foster care system. Adoption, in which the couple or individual who adopt establish the legal and social rights normally enjoyed by parents, is a sometimes difficult process. In order to adopt
Not All Prenuptials Agreements May Be Valid
Louisiana couples who are about to wed may be thinking about creating a prenuptial agreement. If done correctly, the documents create outlines about how assets and liabilities are handled by both parties during marriage and, in the event of divorce, after marriage. However, there are number of issues that may
22 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Today, I am celebrating the fact that 22 years ago I was sworn in as an attorney before the Louisiana Supreme Court. It has definitely been a busy 22 years. It has been a wonderful experience so far and I look forward to continuing this journey.
Understanding How Louisiana Adoption Law Impacts Your Family
The vital tenets of family law vary widely. As such, the adoption process can be markedly different from one situation to the next. Many families that want to add legal weight to the relationships they already cherish find it helpful to work with attorneys who can teach them about navigating
Calculation Of Child Support In Louisiana
In a family that is intact, the income of both parents is typically used to address household and child rearing expenses. This may occur in proportion to the amount of money earned by each parent, and this concept is incorporated into the determination of child support amounts as well after
I’m The One Who Filed For Divorce, But I Still Have Loving Feelings Toward My Spouse And Feel Sad About Divorcing. Does This Mean I Should Dismiss My Divorce?
Strong feelings of caring about your spouse often persist after a divorce is filed. Whether or not to proceed with a divorce is a deeply personal decision. Although feelings can inform us of our thoughts, sometimes they can also cause us to not look at everything there is to see
I Know I Need Help To Cope With The Stress Of The Divorce, But I Can’t Afford Counseling. What Can I Do?
You are wise to recognize that divorce is a time for letting in support. You can explore a number of options, including: Meeting with a member of the clergy or lay chaplain Joining a divorce support group Turning to friends and family members Going to a therapist or divorce coach. If budget is a