Even though many marriages end on good terms, just as many end with bitter arguments and hurt feelings. When the ex-spouses find it hard to work together toward a common goal, it can have a negative effect on numerous shared responsibilities. Custody exchange, for...
Child Custody
Co-parenting mistakes to avoid
If you're going through a divorce, one of the most important decisions you'll need to make concerns custody. One option, co-parenting, may have a positive impact on your child's well-being and can help reduce conflict. Unfortunately, there are a lot of common mistakes...
3 challenges children of divorce might face
For many couples, divorce is the best solution for their futures. While numerous couples struggle with financial issues, infidelity or substance abuse, many couples simply grow apart and wish to end the marriage. Unfortunately, even the best decisions can have...
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...
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...
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...
Are you thinking about custody and child support?
Perhaps, you're under the impression that, if you share child custody with your ex, neither parent will have to pay child support. While these two topics often intersect in divorce proceedings, it's not necessarily true that a joint custody arrangement eliminates the...
Issues that might influence a judge’s decision on child neglect
In a perfect world, every Louisiana divorce would be swift, fair and satisfactory to both spouses. In such a world, you'd be able to determine that your marriage was no longer sustainable, file some paperwork, sign a few documents, then leave the past behind and...