How Are Retirement Benefits Divided In a Louisiana Divorce?
Dividing pensions, IRAs, 401ks, and retirement plans in a Louisiana divorce If you live in Louisiana, any retirement assets or pensions you accumulate while you're married are considered marital property. They are subject to division in a divorce. If you accumulated retirements funds or pension before marriage (or after the date of
Relocating With Children After a Louisiana Divorce: What You Need to Know
After a divorce, life can take you and your former spouse in dramatically different directions. You may find yourself needing to relocate: moving closer to family in order to have support to help care for children, seeking a new job, or simply getting out of a place that holds bad
Divorcing Later in Life? What You Must Consider
Couples choose to divorce for a number of reasons--and choosing to divorce later in life is becoming increasingly common. Some couples realize, once the children are grown, that they don't have as much in common as they once thought. Others find, after retirement, that their goals are much more different
Can I Date During the Divorce Process?
Once they have made the decision to pursue divorce, many people want to move on with their lives as soon as possible. You may find yourself wanting to date someone new: to see where life takes you. In some cases, your divorce may even have begun due to your desire
What if My Spouse Is Avoiding Being Served with Divorce Papers in Jefferson Parish?
Divorce is never easy, especially for those who aren't ready to give up on a marriage or remain in denial. One common strategy for spouses who struggling letting go is to try to avoid getting served divorce papers. They are under the assumption that avoiding being served will prohibit you
How is Community Property Split During a Louisiana Divorce?
While no couple enters a marriage expected it to end, it is important to understand how marriage will affect your rights in certain property and how those rights will be handled in the case of a divorce. Louisiana is what is known as a "community property" state, a fact which
Pursuing an Uncontested Divorce in Louisiana
Going through a divorce is a stressful time in anyone's life. You may be envisioning a long process full of visits to the court and contentious battles with your former spouse. Depending on your specific scenario, it may not need to be so complicated. Many divorces can be filed as
Custody 101: How to Create the Best Parenting Plan during a divorce
Are you in the middle of a divorce? Do you have children? Are you wondering whether you'll ever be able to move forward with your life? You aren't alone. Each year, parents wonder how they're going to help their children cope with their divorce. Parents want to know how they