Coping With Emotional Abuse During A Contested Divorce
A contested divorce is traumatic for everyone involved. There are so many emotional issues to navigate. The parties must make decisions about parenting issues, support, and property division. Physical abuse plays a part in many divorces, but emotional abuse is another form of domestic abuse. Emotional abuse may have existed
I Think My Spouse Has Cryptocurrency – Will That Get Divided During a Divorce?
In most divorce cases, all parties recognize that sharing marital assets and obligations is a crucial aspect of the case. Many individuals are unaware of how difficult this situation might become. Cryptocurrency, perhaps more than any other asset class, demonstrates these difficulties. Cryptocurrency is growing in popularity, and it's becoming a
Will You Have to Pay Your Spouse’s Student Loan Debt After a Divorce?
While no one expects their marriage to end, it is vital to understand how marriage affects your property rights and how those rights will be handled in the event of a divorce. Louisiana is considered a "community property" state, which has significant ramifications for property ownership during and after a
Tips to Avoid Problems with Child Visitation Exchanges
Child visitation exchanges can be fraught with conflict for some parents. You need to make sure that the child gets to the other parent on time and that they have a good time when they're there. You may even want to do your best to facilitate a good relationship between
How Are Family Businesses Valuated During a Divorce?
Asset division is, for many couples, the most challenging part of getting divorced. If you have a family business--particularly one you have built together, or which you have both worked in over the years--you may find yourselves struggling with how to divide this critical asset. How are family businesses valuated in
5 Tips on Co-Parenting After a Divorce
A divorce brings major changes to the family dynamic. For children, the time following a divorce is one of uncertainty. Adjusting to the multiple changes can leave them feeling confused and anxious. How parents proceed with co-parenting is essential for creating a peaceful transition. Successful co-parenting is possible by implementing the following
Building Your Case for a Parenting Time Modification: How a Family Law Attorney Can Help
Parenting time is a treasured commodity following a divorce. However, as you move on with your life, your desire to modify your parenting time — as established by the court — may increase. Whether you are simply concerned about your child's current living situation or you seek more time than
Understanding the Limits and Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreement
Most people don't intend for marriage to end in divorce. However, with an estimated fifty percent of first marriages ending in divorce--and more of second and later marriages ending in divorce--it's important to consider those possibilities before you move forward with your marriage. For couples who have considerable assets before
Tips on Divorcing an Unemployed Husband or Wife
Getting divorced means dealing with a number of complexities, including dividing your finances. Is your spouse unemployed as you plan your divorce? It may change the division of assets in your marriage and even leave you responsible for paying alimony, especially if your spouse has stayed at home to support
Four Important Steps You Must Take With Child Support and Custody Modifications
The child support and custody issues agreed upon — or court-ordered — during your divorce may require modification. As each parent moves on with their life, changes involving the child are inevitable. If you face new or unexpected changes to your income or location, a Louisiana family law attorney can