Can I Pick My Judge?
When your petition is filed with the court, a judge is assigned to your case. You may not pick your own judge or judge "shop." Judge "shopping" occurs when a person involved in a legal case attempts to influence the court's assignment of a case so that it will be
Bill In Louisiana Could Grant Earlier Divorces To Abused Spouses
The House in Louisiana approved a recent bill that could have a large impact on anyone who is potentially looking to get a divorce in the state. Specifically, the bill tackles the issue of spouses who are suffering from abuse in the home. If the spouse can show that the
New Orleans Rapper Master P Going Through High Net Worth Divorce
Trying to decide how to divide up assets is usually one of the biggest obstacles of going through a divorce. For New Orleans rapper Master P, whose real name is Percy Miller, going through a divorce means having to deal with a very complex property division process. His estranged wife,
Louisiana Congressman And Staffer Kiss, Woman Faces Divorce
For politicians, keeping up a proper appearance can mean the difference between remaining in office and being removed from office. Some of the actions that will affect a Louisiana politician's political status might also affect their marital status, as well as the status of others around them. The recent surveillance
Trace Adkins’ Wife Seeks Divorce, Child Custody And Alimony
When someone who is considered a star goes through a divorce, it can often be very trying since the public wants to know what is going on with very private affairs. Country music star Trace Adkins is going to get to know how it feels to go through a very
St. Bernard Parish President And Wife Come To Divorce Settlement
Being involved in a high profile divorce isn't easy, especially when the circumstances of that divorce are questionable. For St. Bernard Parish President David Peralta, accusations of beating, handcuffing and raping his wife are all part of the divorce proceedings that began in December when he filed for a divorce
Louisiana Gay Rights Group Challenges Gay Marriage Ban
Four gay married couples have joined the Forum for Equality Louisiana to launch a legal challenge to the state's constitutional prohibition against recognizing gay marriages performed in one of the 17 states that allow marriage between same-sex spouses. A draft of the lawsuit indicates that they plan to argue that the
St. Bernard Parish President Seeks Divorce And Protective Order
The reasons that two people file for divorce can vary greatly from one couple to the next. For the St. Bernard Parish President, the decision to get divorced was apparently caused by him fearing for his safety. Last year, the man's wife accused him of attacking her sexually. She eventually dropped
Mingling Finances After Divorce Could Be Dangerous
Divorce is a subject that will inevitably be troubling the minds of some residents of Louisiana at any given point in time, and a recently written article concerning some of the dangers of post-divorce tax filing may prove enlightening for someone who is so afflicted. According to the author, most
Can I Divorce My Spouse In Louisiana If He Or She Lives In Another State?
Provided you have met the residency requirements for living in Louisiana for six months, you can file for divorce here even if your spouse lives in another state. Discuss with your attorney the facts that will need to be proven and the steps necessary to give your spouse proper notice to