Whether you are currently considering filing for a divorce in Louisiana or are already in the middle of the process, there are some critical tax issues you should be aware of. Every decision you make, including child custody, alimony, child support, and, of course,...
Family Law
A forensic accountant: an ally who finds hidden assets in divorce
Your splintered marriage did not happen overnight. Like a slow dripping faucet, your marriage became a problem as differences built up. You had long suspected your spouse of many questionable things, including hiding assets. Along with a skilled divorce attorney, you...
Why should you consider a prenuptial agreement?
Louisiana couples planning to marry rarely consider what will happen if the marriage ends in divorce. Thinking about this possibility is unromantic and may seem impractical, but in reality, it can be prudent to do so. If you are preparing to walk down the aisle, it is...
Family law issues need the right legal approach
Although most couples expect a marriage to last a lifetime, the reality is that changing interests, diverging careers and a number of other reasons often end up contributing to the end of the marriage. This period of terminating the marriage often is one of confusion...
What do I do if I want to travel with my kids over the summer?
Last week's post discussed parenting plans and how having one in force can help parents maintain an agreeable child custody, decision and visitation schedule and establish a routine that everyone can rely on. But summer vacation is upon Louisiana residents and that...
What is a parenting plan?
One of the issues critics of the shared parenting movement have is that rather than focus on what is in the child's best interests, the focus moves on to how to treat parents equally and this is not always best for the children. Proponents of it, however, claim that...
Does a promotion mean a person is more likely to get divorced?
A study looking into the adverse effects of a woman's promotion on her marriage has highlighted a worry trend -- many couples are in relationships that value a man's career over his wife's. As a result, a wife's promotion can cause an "unequal" balance, whereby a...
Division of debt in community property states can be tricky
Louisiana residents may be aware that when it comes to property division in a divorce, their state is a community property state. What does this mean?Assets acquired during the marriage are considered community assets over which both parties have an equal claim. This...
Divorces can go more smoothly with experienced help
When a couple is together, they may not even realize how much their lives are intertwined with another. Everything, from the expenditure to the child's schooling, is decided upon jointly and responsibilities shared under some framework. When the couple decides to end...
How does income work as a factor in divorce?
It may come as no surprise to married Louisiana residents facing financial issues that money plays a big role in whether their marriage will last or not. This may be because remaining married to someone who is unable to manage their money and who is running up their...