If you and your spouse are facing divorce, you are probably dreading the upcoming property division process. Knowing what to expect under Louisiana law will save you stress and frustration and help you manage property division smoothly and effectively. Understanding...
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Property division in Louisiana divorce
Dividing marital property can be a challenging part of the divorce process. If you live in Louisiana, you and your spouse must split assets and debts equally according to the state's community property laws. Review these Louisiana property division considerations...
What factors really go into a lasting parenting time agreement?
Getting a divorce can be a complicated situation filled with high emotions. To help you and your children cope with the transition, it’s important that you enter co-parenting with a solid plan. Creating a robust parenting plan agreement can benefit both parents and...
The Pros And Cons Of Taking A Custody Case To Court
Issues involving your child and their well-being are always serious. When you get a divorce, custody of your children is usually an issue and these issues can become complicated. Sometimes it’s necessary to take these cases to court and involve attorneys. But how do...
The benefits of a comprehensive estate plan
An estate plan can be as simple as having your will drawn up. However, for most people, that is not enough. An incomplete estate plan can have unintended consequences for your loved ones, such as the delays and costs of having to put your entire estate through...
Determining fair a settlement in a gray divorce
Gray divorce brings new complexities to the separation process. After years of marriage, chances are the children are grown, and you may each have personal assets. This makes settlements much harder to conduct. Even if the split is amicable, couples have to address a...
Should you ask for spousal support in a divorce?
If you are facing a divorce, you may have concerns about how you will live independently with separate finances. This situation disproportionately affects spouses who have left the workforce to raise children and may need job training or education to become...
Is it worth fighting for the house in a divorce?
Choosing to divorce a spouse is tough. After all, not only must you face life without the person you promised to stay with forever, but you must also focus on your independent financial future. Because your house is likely your most valuable asset, you may want to...
How does Louisiana determine child custody?
If you are facing a divorce and have minor children, you and your former spouse must work together to develop a shared custody plan that works for your family. When parents cannot agree on custody, the court will decide based on the child's best interest. Learn more...
3 ways to help your kids cope with divorce
If you are going through a divorce, you know how stressful the process can be. After all, not only do you have to divide marital assets, but you also must plan for a post-divorce future. Still, you maintain some level of control over the situation. Your children,...