In January 2023, a Caddo Parish official, Steven Jackson, was issued a temporary restraining order following stalking accusations from a local woman identified as D.W. The order prevented Jackson from contacting D.W. and her young daughter.  D.W.'s request for protection was filed in Caddo District Court, where she claimed Jackson persistently

Historically, same-sex marriage was opposed in Louisiana courts, with state statures and constitutional amendments restricting marriage to opposite-sex couples. However, Louisiana joined the rest of the United States in marriage equality after the Supreme Court ruling Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015. The state is home to many LGBTQ+ families, with

A parenting plan serves as a vital road map for divorced or separated parents. It outlines the key aspects of raising children post-separation, ensuring their needs are met while avoiding disputes. The plan includes elements like living arrangements, visitation schedules, decision-making responsibilities, and procedures for resolving conflicts. For any parent,

When Amanda Bynes started a small fire in a driveway in 2013, it was determined to be more than just her letting out a grudge. Instead, the action was linked to a bipolar condition, and Lynn Bynes, her mother, took up the role of a guardian over her. Amanda was 27

Trusts are created to protect and manage assets - which makes them a handy tool to use in estate planning. But not all trusts are created equally. Trusts that can be modified or terminated do not have the same legal effect as trusts that cannot be changed. Understanding the differences

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