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...
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What are some common co-parenting disagreements?
Sometimes, the child custody battle can be more stressful than the actual divorce. If a judge awarded you and your former spouse joint custody in Louisiana, you'll have to agree on certain issues while accepting that you both have different parenting styles....
Do you believe your spouse is an unfit parent?
You may not consider yourself someone who has had an easy life. You may have found bright spots throughout your life, such as getting married and having children, but even those happy times in your life can become overshadowed by difficulties, especially if your...
5 mistakes to avoid in a high-asset divorce
Going through a divorce is difficult. It doesn't become any easier, though, if you and your spouse have a lot of assets. You may have been fortunate enough to establish a successful business in your marriage or you inherited significant assets from your parents. Or...
Divorce: Seeking sole legal child custody
You may have had an inclination for some time that your marriage was headed for divorce. Then again, you might be one of many Louisiana parents who were completely caught off guard when you were served with divorce papers from your spouse. In either case, it's...
Did you address Halloween arrangements in your custody plan?
The Halloween season is a fun time of year for many people in Louisiana. You and your kids may enjoy going to festivals, trick-or-treating, decorating the house, making costumes and generally participating in all the spooky fun. However, this year may be slightly...
Try these 4 tips to help you cope with 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...
Full disclosure is a requirement in a Louisiana 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...
Child custody and topics that may influence a request to relocate
It is no secret that going through the end of a marriage can be stressful, and the outcome of the situation could prompt a variety of changes in your life. Following your divorce, you may wish to experience a change in scenery, and moving to a new location might play...
Keeping a social media post from becoming a factor in divorce
Social media outlets make it much easier to stay in constant contact with family members and friends, even during hectic times in life. If you are an avid social media user, you may find pleasure in being able to share pictures and stories of live events with those...