What should you do when you need a divorce, but don’t have much money?
What should you do when you need a divorce as quickly as possible, but you don’t have much money? If you have some money and want to divorce as soon as possible, consider some of these options: • Borrow the legal fees from friends or family. Often those close to you are
How To Stay Sane During Your Divorce
A divorce may be the most stressful thing many people go through in their lifetime. Divorces are hard but they don’t have to be the reason you lose your sanity. Taking care of your mental health should be your number one priority during your divorce. This article provides helpful tips on
How can I reduce the cost of my divorce?
Is there any way I can reduce some of the expenses of getting a divorce? Litigation of any kind can be expensive, and divorces are no exception. The good news is that there are many ways that you can help control the expense. Here are some of them. Put It in Writing.
Why Is Divorce Such A Long Process?
Divorces are rarely easy, and more often than not they are a long and tiring process. So why do divorces usually take longer than six months? In this article, we'll discuss some of the reasons why. Reasons Why Divorces Take So Long Divorces require a lot of paperwork. You have to wait
Yes, your attorney will charge for phone calls and e-mails in your divorce case
Calls and emails are all legal services for which you should expect to be charged by your attorney. Unless your case is being handled on a flat fee basis, you should expect to be billed for any communication with your attorney. Many of the professional services provided by lawyers are
New Option For Child Support Payments in Louisiana
Paying child support in the state of Louisiana just got easier. Parents in Louisiana who pay child support through the state's social services department now have a new option to make their payments through. A new tool called MoneyGram, a money transfer company that's located in 780 locations in the
Divorce is expensive – here are some reasons why
Divorce can be expensive. There are different factors which will impact how much a divorce will cost. Although it is difficult to predict how much legal fees will be, the following are some of the factors that affect the cost: • Whether there are children • Whether child custody is agreed upon •
Lawmakers Want To Shorten Divorce Wait For Parents In Louisiana
Lawmakers in Louisiana are considering shortening divorce wait times on no-fault divorces for couples who have children under 18. Currently, divorcing couples with children under 18 must be separated for one full year before they can get a divorce. Lawmakers now want to make it so that they only have to
How quick can I get divorced from my spouse in Louisiana?
People come into my office wanting their divorce as soon as possible. How quickly a person gets divorced in Louisiana depends on if you meet the time requirements. There are a number of time requirements for getting a divorce in Louisiana. Either you or your spouse must have been a resident
Career Day at Archbishop Chapelle
I was honored to speak at Archbishop Chapelle High School's career day on Friday. I ran into some old friends and made many new friends. The students had numerous questions about being an attorney. Many students had questions which dealt specifically with family law. I am so glad Chapelle's administration