Long-Term Marriage and Gray Divorce in Louisiana: How a Lawyer Can Help
A divorce is never easy, especially when it involves a long-term marriage. While divorce rates nationwide have somewhat flattened, divorces involving couples married 20 years or longer are doubling. Commonly referred to as gray divorces, these divorces are more complex due to the property and financial assets acquired throughout the
Will My Alimony Stop if I Remarry in Louisiana?
It is hard to go through a divorce. There are emotional repercussions, as well as financial consequences. The issue of alimony often arises in the process of a divorce. Alimony, sometimes called spousal support, refers to payments that one ex-spouse is legally obligated to pay the other either during
5 Tips to Finding the Right Divorce Lawyer
If you face a divorce, finding the right lawyer to represent you is vital for protecting your best interests. No matter who seeks to terminate the marriage, a divorce is a highly emotional and potentially financially damaging life event. The following 5 tips for finding the right divorce lawyer serve
What Type of Property is Eligible for Division in a Divorce?
Getting divorced usually involves dividing property you and your spouse shared while married. However, not all property each of you owned, benefited-from, or used, is eligible for division. In this blog post, we examine the two broad categories of property that Louisiana law addresses in a divorce: community property and separate
Will I Have to Split My Inheritance If I Get Divorced?
Over the course of a marriage, a couple can acquire money, property, and other assets in a variety of ways. They earn wages. They buy a home. They invest their savings. And, one or both of them may receive an inheritance. When contemplating getting divorced, many people wonder how the property
Signs Your Spouse Is Hiding Assets During Your Divorce (and What To Do About It)
Married couples frequently have a power imbalance in their relationship when it comes to finances. It's common for one spouse to work while the other stays at home, or for both to work but for one to earn the bulk of the income. It's also typical for one spouse to
10 Questions to Ask to Find the Right Divorce Attorney for You
Getting divorced raises all sorts of questions in your life. An experienced divorce attorney can help you answer them. First, however, you need to find the right lawyer to handle your divorce. Choosing the attorney who inspires trust and confidence often requires (you guessed it) asking the right questions. Here are 10
8 Tips for Preparing Your Children for Your Divorce
Divorce is rarely a painless process. However, when your divorce involves children, it is important to remove as much of the negative element of surprise that a divorce can have for them in order to protect their emotional health and their relationship with both parents during the process. This requires
The Top 5 Benefits of Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
As you try to decide how to navigate your divorce, you may have a lot of questions about the best way to handle the process. Some people even decide to try to handle their divorce on their own, especially if they believe they can reach an amicable resolution with their
5 Things You Should Do If Your Spouse Threatens To Divorce You
The word divorce is shocking and hurtful. When used in an argument, it is a word that can fly in anger. If your spouse threatens to divorce you, how you react and the next steps you take are important for moving forward. A spouse that threatens divorce may do so for