One of the things that parents sometimes run into with child custody orders is an ex-spouse who interferes with the orders. For example, one parent may regularly say that he or she is sick or that the kids are sick, so they don't have to drop them off on time. Another...
Year: 2018
Does one or more of these issues apply to your teenager?
Raising teenagers in a modern world is definitely not for the fainthearted. Like most good parents in Louisiana, you likely view your teen with great pride, and he or she probably brings much joy in your life, that is, when he or she is not exasperating you when...
3 custody schedules to help you manage after divorce
There are several ways that you can set up custody and visitation to benefit you and your child in Louisiana. First, you need to know some terms. First, the domiciliary parent is the one who has a home where the child lives. The other parent is the parent with...
Should you seek alimony?
If you're going through a divorce, one of the things you may have asked your spouse for is alimony. Your attorney should have spoken to you about alimony and what it entails, but it's always a good idea to learn more about the topic.Alimony is a type of support...
Sole custody: Your right to decide on important factors
As a parent who would like to seek sole custody, it's a good idea to understand exactly what that means. Sole custody means that you'll have the exclusive physical and legal custody of your child. You will not have to ask the other parent for permission to allow your...
How can you decide on custody time?
It's not always easy to determine who should have custody of a child after a divorce, but there is a checklist you can go over that could give you an idea of how much time each parent currently spends with a child and how that should work out following the...
Can you date while you divorce?
You're going through a divorce, but the process isn't quick. You've waited months and still have different issues you need to address. In the meantime, you'd love to start dating again. You want to meet new people and get your life back on track.You don't see the harm...
Are visitation schedules standardized?
There are many different kinds of visitation schedules for people who are separated or divorced and need to share time with their children. Determining the best kind of arrangement isn't always easy, but that may be because you're unaware of the multitude of...
Getting a divorce: The basics in Louisiana
If you want to get a divorce in Louisiana, the first thing you need to do is to determine if you want an at-fault or no-fault divorce. Louisiana does recognize both, but the most common is a no-fault divorce. In a no-fault divorce, you and your spouse agree that the...
Defending your interests against various types of drug charges
Louisiana laws and federal laws regarding the use of illegal drugs are strict. They come with serious penalties, and if convicted, a person can face consequences that will alter the course of his or her life. If you are facing any type of drug charge, your future and...