A series of new laws to protect victims of violence were signed into law recently in Louisiana. The legislation is aimed at lowering Louisiana’s No. 2 ranking among states with the highest number of killings linked to domestic violence. One bill was named for a Grand Cane woman, who died less than a month before… Continue reading ‘Gwen’s Law’ enacted to curb Louisiana domestic violence
The state of Louisiana has turned around its notoriety in being the state with extremely high fatalities resulting from domestic violence. Three pieces of legislation have been sponsored by Rep. Helena Moreno, the state’s Democratic representative, who publicly decried the somber statistics of Louisiana’s high incidence of murdered spouses due to gunshot attacks. The new… Continue reading Louisiana legislation moves to curb domestic violence
Last year, a bill was presented in Louisiana that would impact the way that surrogacy births were handled in the state by offering guidelines surrounding the process. Those who were in favor of the bill said that these guidelines did not yet exist, so there was a lot of confusion for those who wanted to… Continue reading Lawmakers in Louisiana still considering surrogacy birth bill
The legal troubles of a couple affiliated with St. Bernard Parish continue to attract media attention. Dave Peralta, president of St. Bernard Parish, indicated he still intends to seek re-election next year, in spite of dramatic accusations made by his wife. She accused him of raping her on her birthday in their Meraux home. The… Continue reading Parish couple involved in divorce complex proceedings
Ex-NBA basketball star Allen Iverson,is being sued by his former wife. She contends that he has violated the provisions of their divorce settlement, including the property division. She wants a family law judge to issue a restraining order on her former spouse mandating that she obtain some money she says she is owed out of… Continue reading Athlete’s former wife seeks promised property deal
Sometimes, it remains hidden and private, out of public view for a long time. In many homes in Louisiana and elsewhere, behind closed doors, there is domestic violence going on between boyfriend and girlfriend or husband and wife. Even more tragically, sometimes children are victimized and brutalized too. There are domestic violence cases involving siblings… Continue reading Domestic violence a widespread problem in Louisiana
Divorce is common in today’s society, with about half of all marriages ending that way. In many cases, children are involved. One recent trend in family law is that many divorced parents are cooperating to create a positive family life for children. Experienced divorce attorneys can help fashion arrangements related to child custody, support and… Continue reading How divorced parents cooperate to create positive life for kids
For those in Louisiana going through a divorce, it is important to understand some of the things that have an impact on a property settlement. Louisiana is one of only nine states that have a community property divorce settlement. As a result, just about all property that a couple gets while married is divided equally… Continue reading Important things to know about divorce and finances
When a relationship goes south, striking a property settlement that sets well with both sides is arguably the most tedious and daunting task. That’s why prenuptial agreements have long been touted as the ultimate remedy to post break-up headaches. Despite the growing knowledge on the usefulness of such agreements in Louisiana, there are still some… Continue reading Cohabiting couples should adopt a legal agreement
Once a child has grown and ventures out into the world as an adult, many parents prepare for the joy of grand-parenting. However, for some, the role of being the grandparent who spoils the grandchildren for a weekend only to return them to the waiting arms of mom and dad has changed. Many grandparents in… Continue reading Grandparents find relief through Louisiana parenting resources
