Perhaps, you’re under the impression that, if you share child custody with your ex, neither parent will have to pay child support. While these two topics often intersect in divorce proceedings, it’s not necessarily true that a joint custody arrangement eliminates the need for child support in order to provide for any and all children… Continue reading Are you thinking about custody and child support?
Are you one of many Louisiana parents who have recently filed or will soon be filing for divorce? Many people refer to January as “divorce month” because inquiries and petition filings typically spike an increase when a new year begins. Perhaps, you already sat down with your children and talked to them about your plans.… Continue reading What your kids may be thinking about your divorce
Perhaps, you felt a sense of relief when the judge issued the final decree for divorce this past summer. You and your children had high hopes for coming to terms with the situation and moving on in life together. Maybe you were even anticipating building new memories as well as continuing some of your old,… Continue reading Divorce plus holidays often equals stress
In a perfect world, every Louisiana divorce would be swift, fair and satisfactory to both spouses. In such a world, you’d be able to determine that your marriage was no longer sustainable, file some paperwork, sign a few documents, then leave the past behind and happily move on in life. The reality, however, is that… Continue reading Issues that might influence a judge’s decision on child neglect
If you’re preparing to or have just recently informed your children that you’re getting divorced, you might be a bit worried about their potential reactions. While you understand that filing for divorce is an adult issue, you also want what’s best for your kids and hope they have adequate coping skills because you know your… Continue reading Age affects how children cope with divorce
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If you’re currently planning to file for divorce in a Louisiana civil court, you certainly are not the only parent in the state whose marriage is heading in that direction. In fact, you likely have neighbors, co-workers, friends or relatives who have already divorced or are considering it. Like all good parents, your children’s well-being… Continue reading Getting divorced? Your children might have these fears
It won’t be long before the Louisiana school year ends and your children will have several months of free time. Undoubtedly, they have many plans for their time off. Your teens may be looking for part-time work, and your younger children may be anticipating more time for friends and outdoor activities. Perhaps this is your… Continue reading Prepare now to avoid summer break custody issues
When a Louisiana parent gets divorced, he or she must keep in touch with his or her ex regarding their children. If you’re currently facing a similar situation, all is likely to go well, provided you and your ex get along well. More often than not, however, even former couples who can relate in an… Continue reading How technology can help with post-divorce communication
You and your ex may have had a difficult time after the breakup. Undoubtedly, you struggled through many serious disagreements, and you may have had to fight hard to win legal and physical custody of your child. Difficult as it may be to turn your son or daughter over to your ex for visitation days,… Continue reading Do I have the right to refuse my ex visitation?
