The Most Important Documents During a Divorce
A divorce is usually a very complicated process. It can impact you legally, financially and emotionally. When working with a divorce lawyer to help you through the difficult divorce process, be prepared by having all of your ducks in a row by having all of your important documents ready for review. It
Dividing Property Assets During a Divorce
Going through the agonizing divorce process? Many decisions need to be made and dividing all property assets is one of these decisions. You might need to get the court involved, especially if you aren’t very knowledgeable about the process in the state of Louisiana. Louisiana Community Property Laws Under the Louisiana Community
Surviving The Holidays After Your Divorce
Coping with a recent divorce is especially difficult when the holidays roll around. Your feelings of stress, anxiety, loneliness, and anger may be amplified. It is important to remember in these times that this is normal and that there are steps you can take in order to make the holiday season
Pros and Cons of Nesting During a Divorce
The term nesting refers to a child custody arrangement during or after a divorce in which the children continue to live in the home while the parents rotate in and out depending on when they have the kids. In this situation, the kids get to stay in the family home
Can Child Custody Be Altered After My Divorce Is Finalized?
Divorce is tough and final, but all decisions made at the time the divorce is finalized do not have to be permanent. At any time after a divorce is finalized, either ex-spouse can request to modify an aspect of their divorce agreement. The court understands that changes occur all the
How To Get A Divorce When Your Spouse Doesn’t Want One
Getting a divorce is difficult and heart breaking. It can be even more complicated when one spouse doesn't agree to it. But if you've tried all you can and believe there are unreconcilable differences, your spouse can't stop you from getting a divorce. The only thing that can really stop you is
What should you do when you need a divorce, but don’t have much money?
What should you do when you need a divorce as quickly as possible, but you don’t have much money? If you have some money and want to divorce as soon as possible, consider some of these options: • Borrow the legal fees from friends or family. Often those close to you are
How To Stay Sane During Your Divorce
A divorce may be the most stressful thing many people go through in their lifetime. Divorces are hard but they don’t have to be the reason you lose your sanity. Taking care of your mental health should be your number one priority during your divorce. This article provides helpful tips on
Words that you may hear attorneys say in a divorce or custody case and what do they mean?
Many times you will hear your attorney say some words relevant to your court case and you have no idea what they mean. I have put together a glossary of words and their definitions. Affidavit: A written statement of facts made under oath and signed before a notary public. Affidavits are
Betsy A. Fischer Has Been Nominated and Accepted as 2016 AIOFLA’S 10 Best in Louisiana For Client Satisfaction
I was recently honored for being one of the "10 Best" in Client Satisfaction. Here is the press release: The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Louisiana’s Family Law Attorney Betsy A. Fischer as 2016 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute