Whether you are currently considering filing for a divorce in Louisiana or are already in the middle of the process, there are some critical tax issues you should be aware of. Every decision you make, including child custody, alimony, child support, and, of course, division of assets and debts, carries some tax liabilities. Tax filing… Continue reading Tax implications in Louisiana divorce
Married couples in Louisiana take their wedding vows seriously and plan to be together for the rest of their lives. However, some things happen that can damage a marriage and, in some cases, lead to divorce. Domestic violence One of the top reasons for marriages to end in divorce is domestic violence. Constantly being broken… Continue reading What are the most common reasons people seek a divorce?
Louisiana couples going through a divorce might naturally want to vent their frustrations on social media or update their friends about their love life. While it’s tempting, talking about your divorce on social media or even using social media at all could seriously impact the divorce proceedings. How can social media impact the divorce? Anything… Continue reading How to navigate divorce and social media in Louisiana
Many Louisiana married couples end up getting divorced. It’s been determined that age may be able to predict whether you and your spouse might divorce. Who is more likely to divorce? When couples decide to take that big step and get married, they usually don’t think about what might happen in the future. No newly… Continue reading Using age as a predictor of potential divorce
Emotions can run high for divorcing Louisiana couples, especially when children and assets are involved. It can be easy to get wrapped up in the moment and forget key things you should do to protect your financial assets during the divorce. The following list can guide you through this difficult time. Accept that you may… Continue reading How to safeguard your financial affairs during divorce
Once your divorce is finalized, it can be hard for you to go back to the single life. This is especially true for people who have been married for decades. Here are some common mistakes that people make after getting a divorce in Louisiana. Isolating yourself One of the worst things you can do after… Continue reading Common mistakes after a divorce
Louisiana has what is known as a community property law. This means that family law judges in the Pelican States are required to divide marital estates equally when divorcing spouses are not able to reach an amicable property division agreement. However, only community assets are divided, and most assets that were acquired before the marriage… Continue reading Separate and community property in Louisiana
If you get divorced in Louisiana, your joint assets will be divided equally. This means that you may be required to part with equity in a home, a portion of a retirement account or a portion of a taxable investment portfolio. You may want to take a look at the potential tax consequences of ending… Continue reading The potential tax consequences of a divorce
Even if you are the one who made the decision to end your marriage in a Louisiana court, it doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t encounter any emotional challenges as you work toward a settlement with your spouse and lay the groundwork for a new lifestyle. Divorce prompts many changes in life, some of which can… Continue reading Try these 4 tips to help you cope with divorce
No matter what led to your decision to go separate ways, you and your spouse must resolve numerous issues before saying your final good-byes. If you have children together, it can take time to work out terms of a co-parenting plan, and you will have a property division settlement to contend with as well. It’s… Continue reading Full disclosure is a requirement in a Louisiana divorce
