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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When couples are preparing to walk down the aisle, they are likely not thinking about the possibility that the marriage may someday end in divorce. However, there is great benefit in considering this possibility in the future and putting certain protections in...
Like most good Louisiana parents, you want what is best for your children. That's why, when you told them you were getting divorced, you also assured them of your support and that you'd do whatever you could to help them adapt to their new lifestyle. You knew from...
If you think back over the past five years, you can probably list numerous changes that have taken place in your family. Perhaps a son or daughter got married or divorced. Maybe you and your spouse moved to another state or decided to purchase a vacation home. Even if...
As your small business grows, you may be proud of the level of trust you have earned with your clients and customers. Not only does each interaction provide you with an opportunity to prove that trust, but it may allow you to build your reputation as a reliable...
Owning your own home provides you with several benefits and challenges throughout the time you own it. As you take care of your landscaping, maybe renovate the kitchen or otherwise make it your own, you may want to stop to think what will happen to it after your...
