Does Child Support Continue Past Age 18 for a Disabled Child?
It was apparent after the first five days that something was not right with Audrey Cade’s son. He had been born with a clubfoot deformity, and his mouth could not physically latch onto the bottle or the breast. As the years went on, he spent too much time in and out
What It Means To Commingle Assets And How To Avoid Doing It
Most people come into a marriage with at least some property from their single life. But for many couples, the majority of their property is acquired during the period of their marriage – what Louisiana calls the ‘community property regime.’ Louisiana is one of only nine states that characterizes all property
Getting Married Without a Prenup – Can You Make One After The Nuptials?
First comes love, then comes marriage, and then comes a postnuptial agreement? Most of us are familiar with the idea of a prenup, but if something changes after the wedding, can you still protect what’s yours? As we’ve seen between Memphis and Hamza on 90 Day Fiance, involving a lawyer after
How To Handle Child Custody If You Separate Without Legally Divorcing
Louisiana is one of only three states to have two types of marriages for couples to enter into. In addition to what everyone typically thinks of as marriage, persons obtaining a marriage license in Louisiana can elect to commit themselves even more seriously to a lifetime together by meeting some
Promotions and Terminations: What Could Change Child Support Obligations?
When a marriage ends, there are many difficult problems to figure out. One of the most difficult is determining how much child support should be paid according to the children’s needs and the parent’s means. Once that amount is decided, it may seem as if the matter is settled until
Can I Give My Child Extra Money Outside of Child Support?
The short answer is yes. Lawfully, parents can give their children extra money outside of child support. This money is considered a gift by the court. But there are many other legal nuances to consider when deciphering how the extra money can be accepted in a case by case situation. We
Telling Your Kids You Are Divorcing – How to do it by Age
When parents need to tell their kids about their imminent divorce, it is never an easy task to share the news with children at any age. Their lives will be changed, after all, from sharing time spent between Mom and Dad to splitting time between two homes. Adults and kids have
Is My Inheritance Protected from Community Property Laws During a Divorce in Louisiana?
Many newly married couples do not give much thought to property division in case of a divorce. A couple may earn money during a marriage, buy real estate, or invest for retirement. But sometimes they also acquire money through an inheritance, which tends to be an emotionally charged issue. Divorce happens
How Do Criminal Charges Affect My Child Custody Case in Louisiana?
A parent with a record of criminal charges will have a more difficult time obtaining custody of their children. However, it is not impossible to win child custody with a criminal history in Louisiana. A judge will consider all factors of the charges when determining who the most fit parent is
My Spouse Won’t Sign The Divorce Papers. What Should I Do?
Around half of marriages in the United States will ultimately end in divorce. Moreover, around 2.7 out of 1,000 people will find themselves getting divorced each year. While that may not help you feel better about the end of your marriage, it can serve to offer some vital information about