How Is Child Custody Decided?
How is child custody decided? The parent who is awarded custody has the responsibility and authority to make all fundamental decisions regarding the child's welfare. Examples of fundamental decisions, include, but are not limited to issues such as religion, education, and non-emergency medical treatment. You can be awarded either sole
Do You Need A Will?
I had the opportunity to speak to Humana members yesterday regarding wills, living wills, powers of attorney and trusts. I appreciate all of the questions and interest.
How Is Abandonment Legally Defined, And How Might It Affect The Outcome Of Our Custody Battle?
Abadonment is rarely an issue in custody litigation unless one parent has been absent from the child's life for an extended period. Under Louisiana law, abandonment is determined by the facts and circumstances of each case. It must have occurred without a just cause or excuse. The intentional absence of
Life Events Can Create Stress, Lead To Divorce
In Louisiana, people marry with the intent of spending the rest of their lives together. Despite their best intentions, however, no one is able to predict the toil that major life events might place on a relationship. Many couples find that because such events create drastic changes in their lives
More People Consider A Prenuptial Agreement
When a couple in Louisiana decides that they will marry, there are many different discussions that typically take place. Discussions must be had about whether and how many children are desired, about professional ambitions and living arrangements. Additionally, some recommend that aprenuptial agreement be a topic of conversation even before decisions
Appeals Court In Another State Throws Out A Prenuptial Agreement
People in Louisiana choose to sign a prenuptial agreement for a variety of reasons. However, such an agreement can be thrown out of court if it is determined that one of the parties is being treated unfairly or was taken advantage of in some way. To be upheld, it is best to
Study Shows Illness Could Make Divorce More Likely
When people marry, they make several promises to one another. Unfortunately, when these promises are made, it is impossible to tell how each person's life will change over the course of the marriage. For many people in Louisiana, divorce becomes the only option to lead a happy life. While there are a
Multimillion-Dollar Divorce Settlement Upheld By Appeals Court
While some divorces in Louisiana can be civil when both sides are willing to compromise, others can be long and drawn out. One out-of-state couple's divorce saga may finally come to a close over five years after divorce papers were originally filed. An appeals court has recently upheld the terms of
Signs Divorce May Be The Best Option For Couples In Louisiana
Marriage is hard. Even those with the best of plans have found that life changes those plans, making it time to adapt and move on. Sometimes this could result in the need for a divorce. While people in Louisiana may have a difficult time coming to the decision to end a