When celebrities go through the divorce process, having the emotional process publicized allows all of us to realize that they are just like anyone else. Although they may have more assets and property to sort through, the process still requires the couple to make...
Year: 2019
Is your minor facing an alcohol possession charge?
You want what is best for your kids, but what they think that is and what you believe it is are often very different things. Everyone makes mistakes; that is how people learn and grow. Unfortunately, sometimes, children make mistakes that can hurt them in ways...
What are common criminal defense strategies?
Facing criminal allegations can be a difficult predicament for individuals in Louisiana and elsewhere. If it is a person's first run-in with the law, it can be a very confusing and overwhelming experience. And, for those with a criminal background, facing charges...
Property division laws in the state of Louisiana
Much like couples in Louisiana and elsewhere get married for a wide variety of reasons, there are a variety of reasons to end a marriage. However, no matter the cause for divorce, spouses will have to go through the process of ending their union. This also means...
Helping you assert a strong defense against drug charges
In Louisiana and elsewhere, individuals could face drug charges for a wide range of reasons. This can be an extremely overwhelming situation, as many drug crimes carry with them serious penalties that could follow a person for the rest of their life. It is imperative...
What is considered when someone requests alimony in a divorce?
A marriage requires a careful balance of needs and responsibilities between the parties. Different couples throughout Louisiana may settle on different distributions of duties and chores between the spouses to find the equilibrium that lets their relationships thrive....
A mediator’s role in an out-of-court divorce
Louisiana residents may not believe that divorces can be achieved without conflict. Since happy marriages generally do not end, it may seem obvious that conflict and strife are a natural part of marital breakdowns. However, for some couples, peace during the divorce...
DUI ‘per se’ laws and your rights
Whether officers pulled you over because of your erratic driving or for an unrelated reason, you may have been shocked when police asked you to step out of the car and submit to field sobriety tests. These tests include walking a straight line, standing on one foot...
What is the purpose of legal custody of a child in Louisiana?
Raising a child is hard work, and doing so when the child's parents are no longer in a relationship can make a difficult situation even tougher. When parents in Louisiana choose to divorce or decide to end their non-marital relationships, they must make important...
Fourth Amendment rights for those facing drug charges
Even if a Louisiana resident has not attended law school, they may be familiar with the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The Fourth Amendment is part of the Bill of Rights, a federal document that ensures that Americans are protected from various...