Like many divorced parents in Louisiana and beyond, when you signed the divorce papers, you immediately started to worry about how the situation was going to affect your children. You’ve known enough friends and family members who have gotten divorced to know that kids often encounter serious emotional challenges as they try to adapt to… Continue reading Read this if you’re a non-custodial parent
No matter how often you and your spouse argued during marriage, it doesn’t necessarily mean either of you is a bad parent. Like most Louisiana families, you’ve probably had good days and some not so good when it comes to raising your children. Unfit parenting, on the other hand, is an entirely different thing. If… Continue reading What constitutes unfit parenting in a custody battle?
When you said, “I do,” you likely made that vow with the intention of staying with your spouse through sickness and health, the good times and bad, and various other scenarios. However, you may have more recently begun to think that instead of making a vow, your partner duped you into an agreement to which… Continue reading 4 factors to consider when thinking about divorce
This holiday season, you may be no different from other parents who look forward to spending time with their children. Maybe your calendar is loaded with gatherings, parties, pageants and concerts, and you hope to join other family members in their celebrations. There is only one thing holding you back: your joint custody order. If… Continue reading 5 ways to keep the peace when holiday custody issues arise
Like most parents, you likely have days when parenting feels like the most rewarding experience of your life and also times when you just hope you can make it through the day because your kids are causing you so much stress. Something adults don’t always consider is that grownups also sometimes do things that cause… Continue reading What to expect regarding your kids’ reactions to your divorce
Louisiana couples planning to marry rarely consider what will happen if the marriage ends in divorce. Thinking about this possibility is unromantic and may seem impractical, but in reality, it can be prudent to do so. If you are preparing to walk down the aisle, it is smart to think about the benefits of a… Continue reading Why should you consider a prenuptial agreement?
In Louisiana and throughout the nation, the court tries to keep the best interests of all parties involved in mind when making property division decisions during any divorce. Every state’s divorce laws are different, so it’s a good idea to seek clarification of the laws in your state before entering litigation. If you’re unsure about… Continue reading How to best remedy potential hidden asset issues in your divorce
Are you the type of person who quickly rebounds from negative situations, keeps your eyes on the future and never looks back? Perhaps, you are among those whose emotions are a driving force, which sometimes causes lingering sadness when things go wrong, causing you to take a longer time than most to recover. A key… Continue reading Going through divorce in Louisiana? Let’s talk custody.
Although most couples expect a marriage to last a lifetime, the reality is that changing interests, diverging careers and a number of other reasons often end up contributing to the end of the marriage. This period of terminating the marriage often is one of confusion and uncertainty-while once a person’s life was going down a… Continue reading Family law issues need the right legal approach
Last week’s post discussed parenting plans and how having one in force can help parents maintain an agreeable child custody, decision and visitation schedule and establish a routine that everyone can rely on. But summer vacation is upon Louisiana residents and that means child custody arrangements change, depending on the type of situation one is… Continue reading What do I do if I want to travel with my kids over the summer?
