Exploring Alternatives to Litigation: Mediation and Arbitration
"I'll see you in court!" is a common phrase when parties disagree. Hearing these words can instill fear in a person since the prospect of going through the legal process can be daunting and frightening. However, in recent years, parties have had a variety of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes
Refinancing the House During a Divorce
Divorce affects thousands of couples, and the figures keep skyrocketing. After the divorce, the daunting process of property division sometimes hits hard for most divorcing couples to what each party should be entitled. It's even more challenging for spouses who don't have a prenuptial agreement at the time of divorce. Under
How are Spousal Support Payments Decided in Louisiana?
There are many questions and concerns that are brought up during a divorce. This includes, but is certainly not limited to: Who gets the house? How do we divide assets? If there are children, how is custody split? Does one person have to pay spousal support or alimony? These questions will
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
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
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
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
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