You and your boyfriend or girlfriend want to move in together. You've decided that you want to move forward in your relationship, but you don't want to get married yet. Living together is a good first step toward the life you want together, but only if you take steps...
Year: 2018
Is Louisiana a difficult state for married couples to live in?
If you're living in Louisiana and thinking about getting a divorce, you're not alone. In fact, this state has one of the highest divorce rates in the entire country. Louisiana came fourth after collecting data about divorces in each state. According to the 2016 data,...
Interfering with child custody orders is a criminal act
When the court creates an order for child custody, you and your ex-spouse must obey those orders. There are, of course, times when that might be impossible. For example, if your child falls ill, he or she may not be in a position to go to the other parent's house...
Is Louisiana a community property state?
If you've decided that you want to get a divorce from your spouse, you need to understand Louisiana's property laws. The division of your property is an important step in your divorce, but if you don't consider your property carefully, you could find yourself in a...
Defend your assets in a community property state, fast!
You've been planning to get a divorce for some time, but you're concerned about the way the courts will split your assets. You don't want to lose more than you put into your marriage.Louisiana is a community property state. That means that anything you collect during...
Custody rights: Consider your options before turning to the court
The best interests of your child always come first in custody cases. Regardless of what you or your ex-spouse want, a court will always make a decision that benefits your child first and foremost. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have your own parenting plan, you...