Getting divorced after 30 or more years of marriage is no longer as surprising as it once was—people are living longer, healthier lives, and social taboos against divorce are not as strong as they were in the past. Many people who get a "gray" divorce after...
Year: 2016
The best holiday gift is to put your kids first
You're probably spending a lot of time trying to think of the perfect gifts for your kids this holiday season. Maybe they made you lists or maybe you're just out there on your own, trying to find that ideal present. If you and your spouse are divorced, though, the...
New ruling flouts 2008 law designed to protect victims
Which concern outweighs the other: the idea that a potentially innocent man could be forced to remain out of contact with his children while a false allegation of a violent marital rape moves through the criminal court system or the possibility that a criminal who...
Myths and misunderstandings about property in Louisiana divorces
In this information age, it is probably easier to dispel myths and clear up misunderstandings than ever before. The Louisiana State Bar Association has tried to clear up some myths and misunderstandings about separate and community property here.Sometimes people hear...
Are you using prescription drugs illegally by mistake?
Prescription drug abuse has climbed to epidemic proportions in the U.S. and Louisiana has among the highest rates of non-medical pain reliever use. This trend has law enforcement cracking down on prescription drugs, and people are being charged for things like...
Teens can be arrested for sexting in Louisiana
Today most parents provide their teens with smart phones with the best of intentions. However, these camera-equipped devices - along with a dose of adolescent hormones - can land them in hot water if they send nude or provocative photos to boyfriends or...