Kids and Vaccinations

Kids and Vaccinations – Which Parent Gets to Make the Decision? After a divorce, both parents may not have the same decision-making rights they had during the marriage. A parent’s future right to make decisions on behalf of their child is subject to a family law court’s determination that it is in the best interests […]

Supervised Visitations in Louisiana

Supervised Visitations in Louisiana – What to Know When it comes to child custody cases, the Louisiana courts assume it is healthier and more beneficial for both parents to have shared custody of a child or for the non-custodial parents to exercise their rights to visitation or temporary custody of their children. But there are […]

How are Spousal Support Payments Decided in Louisiana

How are Spousal Support Payments Decided in Louisiana? There are many questions and concerns that are brought up during a divorce. This includes, but is certainly not limited to: Who gets the house?  How do we divide assets?  If there are children, how is custody split? Does one person have to pay spousal support or […]

My Spouse Wants the Kids for Christmas But This Isn’t Their Year

My Spouse Wants the Kids for Christmas But This Isn’t Their Year Holidays are a time for family and sharing in tradition. However, when divorce is involved, there can be additional, unwanted stress. The parents may have worked out a visitation schedule, but then the holidays come around, and both parents would like to see […]

Romantic Partner or a Roommate – Will Either Affect Alimony Payments?

Romantic Partner or a Roommate – Will Either Affect Alimony Payments? While having a romantic partner will not automatically terminate your alimony, living as a married couple will. After alimony is awarded in a divorce, there are several factors that can impact the amount or duration of spousal support.  How is Alimony Awarded in Louisiana? […]