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...
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Separate and community property in Louisiana
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...
Modifying child support orders in Louisiana
Family law judges in Louisiana may modify child support orders when the amount of support deviates from state guidelines by 25% or more or when there has been a substantial and material change in the circumstances of one or both of the parents. Child support orders...
The potential tax consequences of a divorce
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...
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...