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 their children on Christmas. When dealing with unscheduled
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? Alimony in Louisiana is court-ordered spousal support. Under
You Have Pets, But Who Gets Them in The Divorce?
Paul had not shed a single tear as the process of his divorce churned on. Then, his ex-wife hit him where it really hurt; she took the 59-year-old’s dogs and told him he could no longer see them. It was torture for Paul, and he broke down and wept. Paul had
Revocable and Irrevocable Trust – The Key Differences in Louisiana
Trusts are created to protect and manage assets - which makes them a handy tool to use in estate planning. But not all trusts are created equally. Trusts that can be modified or terminated do not have the same legal effect as trusts that cannot be changed. Understanding the differences
What Rights do Grandparents Have in a Louisiana Child Custody Case?
In 2008, Frances Cain of Baton Rouge received a call from the Louisiana Department of Family & Child Services (DCFS), asking her if she could take custody of her grandchildren. Both their parents were in prison, and no other family member would take them. Picturing a future where the grandchildren
Child Support and an Incarcerated Parent in Louisiana – What You Need to Know
Child support and custody laws in Louisiana and across the country adhere to one basic principle: all stakeholders and the law must be geared towards the child’s best interest. An incarcerated parent or guardian must be liable for child support payments to promote the child’s wellbeing. However, Louisiana law also
My Future Spouse Doesn’t Want a Prenup
Planning for a wedding sometimes keeps couples so busy they forget to plan their future lives together. When so much more is at stake besides a single day of ceremony and fun, it can be tempting to think of a prenup as a romance killer. Many people object to planning
My Spouse Moved to Another State – Where Do I File for Divorce?
Juggling residencies and marriages in different states is complex. There are a plethora of scenarios that may have led to the situation of two spouses living far away from each other. Whether to move back in with family or for a job relocation, spouses moving apart from each other is
Business Valuation – Why This Matters During the Divorce Process
In Louisiana, married partners will typically own property that belongs to each person separately and property that belongs to the community of both of them. Married couples who own a business may have both separate and community interests in the business, making it an asset subject to division in divorce
Can Non-Payment of Child Support Affect Child Custody
The short answer is, “yes,” non-payment of child support can affect and prevent child custody in Louisiana, but it is rare that the parent who has custody will also be paying child support. Not all cases are the same, and it does not mean that a missed payment or two