Confusion over attorney fees? Do you understand how your attorney is charging you?
Do you understand how your attorney is charging you? How will you know how the fees and charges are accumulating? Be sure your written fee agreement with your attorney is completely clear about how you will be informed regarding the status of your account. If your attorney agrees to handle your divorce for a
Sofia Vergara and whether the case against her in Louisiana is viable
The New York Post published an article regarding Sofia Vergara and Nick Loeb today. I had the opportunity to express my legal opinion: Louisiana family law lawyer Betsy Fischer agreed, saying there may be a conflict of laws issue since the fertilized eggs are in Beverly Hills. “An interesting Louisiana statute… states
What are the typical hourly rates for a divorce lawyer?
What are typical hourly rates for a divorce lawyer? In Louisiana, attorneys who practice in the divorce area charge from $150 per hour to more than twice that rate. The rate your attorney charges may depend upon factors such as skills, reputation, experience, exclusive focus on divorce law, and what other
How much does it cost to get a divorce?
How much does it cost to get a divorce? The cost of your divorce will depend upon many factors. It is impossible for your attorney to predict the cost of your divorce. Each divorce is unique to each couple’s situation. Some attorneys perform divorces for a flat fee, but most charge
Can I get a divorce even when I don’t know where my spouse is currently living?
Louisiana law allows you to proceed with a divorce even if you do not know the current address of your spouse. First, attempt to locate your spouse. Contact family members, friends, former coworkers, or anyone else who might know your spouse’s whereabouts. Utilize resources on the Internet that are designed
My spouse has told me she will never “give” me a divorce. Can I get one in Louisiana anyway?
My spouse has told me she will never “give” me a divorce. Can I get one in Louisiana anyway? Yes. Louisiana does not require that your spouse agree to a divorce. If your spouse threatens to not “give” you a divorce, know that in Louisiana this is likely to be an
Support and Taxes
In Louisiana, the amount of child support you pay is not tax deductible. If you receive child support, the child support is tax free regardless of when it is paid or when it is received. Alimony paid pursuant to a court order is usually deductible. This will include court-ordered spousal support
Betsy A. Fischer Has Been Nominated and Accepted as 2016 AIOFLA’S 10 Best in Louisiana For Client Satisfaction
I was recently honored for being one of the "10 Best" in Client Satisfaction. Here is the press release: The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Louisiana’s Family Law Attorney Betsy A. Fischer as 2016 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute
Am I still responsible for debt my spouse continues to accrue during the divorce proceedings?
It depends. In most cases the court will order each of the parties to be responsible for his or her own post-filing debts. In most cases, the date for dividing debt is the date the petition for divorce was filed.
How is credit card debt divided?
How is credit card debt divided? Credit card debt will be divided as a part of the overall division of the marital property and debts. Just as in the division of property, the court will divide the debt equally. If your spouse has exclusively used a credit card for purposes that did