Broussard Family First Same-Sex Adoption Family In Louisiana
With all the news about same-sex marriages that has been covered recently, it should come as no surprise that same-sex married couples are finally starting to enjoy some of the same rights as opposite-sex couples. One of these rights has to do with children. In an opposite-sex marriage, listing both
Louisiana Gay Rights Group Challenges Gay Marriage Ban
Four gay married couples have joined the Forum for Equality Louisiana to launch a legal challenge to the state's constitutional prohibition against recognizing gay marriages performed in one of the 17 states that allow marriage between same-sex spouses. A draft of the lawsuit indicates that they plan to argue that the
Is Shared Custody Right For Your Child?
For Louisiana children who are accustomed to having both parents in the same house, learning those parents are getting divorced likely raises a lot of fears. One of those fears is usually which parent the child will live with. Shared parenting, a child custody model that a growing number of
International Adoption Law Comes To The Forefront
Since 1999, American families have adopted more than 240,000 foreign-born orphans. This has gone a long way in giving these children a fresh start in a country that can help make all their dreams come true. With this in mind, every year thousands of Americans travel to international countries, spending
Postnuptial Agreements May Help Protect Stay-At-Home Moms
Having children is a milestone in marriage that necessitates a lot of changes. For some families, one of the changes means that the mother will stay home to care for the children. While making that decision might be best for the children, it is vital that the woman consider how
St. Bernard Parish President Seeks Divorce And Protective Order
The reasons that two people file for divorce can vary greatly from one couple to the next. For the St. Bernard Parish President, the decision to get divorced was apparently caused by him fearing for his safety. Last year, the man's wife accused him of attacking her sexually. She eventually dropped
Louisiana Safe Haven Law Ups Age Limit
Louisiana's Safe Haven law is designed to give parents a safe way to give up their babies and allow them to be adopted if they feel they cannot take care of them properly. Recent changes have been made to give those parents more time to make a decision. A version of
Mingling Finances After Divorce Could Be Dangerous
Divorce is a subject that will inevitably be troubling the minds of some residents of Louisiana at any given point in time, and a recently written article concerning some of the dangers of post-divorce tax filing may prove enlightening for someone who is so afflicted. According to the author, most
Can I Divorce My Spouse In Louisiana If He Or She Lives In Another State?
Provided you have met the residency requirements for living in Louisiana for six months, you can file for divorce here even if your spouse lives in another state. Discuss with your attorney the facts that will need to be proven and the steps necessary to give your spouse proper notice to
Can I Divorce My Spouse In Louisiana If He Or She Lives In Another State?
Provided you have met the residency requirements for living in Louisiana for six months, you can file for divorce here even if your spouse lives in another state. Discuss with your attorney the facts that will need to be proven and the steps necessary to give your spouse proper notice to