If your child is a student at Southeastern Louisiana University or another institution of higher learning, he or she probably talks about the pressures of college life. Perhaps over the recent holidays you heard about brutal final exams, impossible professors and...
Year: 2017
Louisiana sets record year for adoption within the state
For many people, there's nothing more important than adding to their families. Some can't have children. Others want to give a child a good home.If you're looking to adopt in Louisiana, this news is good for you. According to the news, Louisiana has set a new adoption...
Losing relationships: The impact of divorce on family
After a divorce, you sometimes lose more than just your spouse. When you were married, you had relationships with your spouse's parents, siblings, friends and others. When you go through a separation, those relationships could come to an end.In many cases, people are...
Does having a family pet or large home matter for custody?
You and your spouse are divorcing, and you want to make sure you have the best chance of obtaining primary custody of your child. You know that the home and its layout matters to your case, but what about the family pet?The living accommodations you have prepared for...
3 tips for getting through the holidays during divorce
The holidays are coming up quickly, and with your divorce on your mind, it's hard to imagine what you're going to be able to do or how you're going to pull yourself together for family events. Fortunately, plenty of people have been where you are now, so there are...
Alimony: To be taxed or to avoid taxes?
Alimony is a word many people don't like to bring up during divorce, because it can have lasting implications. For those who have to pay alimony, it seems like they'll never escape the marriage they were once in. For those receiving it, it's a lifeline while they get...
Emancipation is possible when minors want freedom
Entering the court while seeking emancipation is a serious situation. It's a process by which the court grants you the right to live as an adult despite the fact that you're a minor. There are cases in which an emancipation is necessary or appropriate. To receive an...
How do you tell a young school-age child about your divorce?
When you plan to get a divorce, it can be hard to figure out how to tell your child. It's particularly difficult when your child is old enough to understand that you're separating from his or her father or mother but not really old enough to understand the nuances of...
Thinking of nesting after divorce? This might help you decide
When you told your children you were getting divorced, you may have heard simultaneous mixed reactions. Even if your kids had an inkling ahead of time that all was not well in your marriage, they may have been taken aback as they considered the impact your divorce...
Child custody in Louisiana: A child’s best interests come first
As a parent, your priority in life is your child. You want to know that your child is always taken care of and that he or she is protected. Louisiana's state laws are there to help you protect your little one.When it comes to custody arrangements, there are specific...