There is no question that living in certain areas of the country is expensive. Metropolitan areas across the nation can be so pricey that not everyone can afford to find housing and other basic necessities in their budgets. Even here in Louisiana, some people are...
Year: 2019
The legal significance of domestic abuse allegations
Claims of domestic abuse and violence can be based on many different alleged actions. They can allege that aggressors committed actual physical violence against their alleged victims, or they can be based on allegations of emotional harm. Threats, stalking and other...
Is your child showing signs of concerning behavior?
Before your child was even born, you likely had dreams and aspirations for him or her. Maybe you imagined your child excelling at sports or academics or landing a successful career later in life. Of course, you likely also understood that your child would make his or...
Why do some Louisianans choose to mediate their divorce?
From a very early age a child may develop a sense of autonomy that causes them to want to make decisions for themselves. They may become frustrated when grown-ups attempt to intervene and to set them on paths that they do not want to follow. When a Louisiana child is...
Helping families manage the details of divorce
Marriages end every day. While some may take years to ultimately break down, others may meet their ends when unexpected events pull spouses apart. In Louisiana, residents can file for divorce to legally terminate their martial relationship.Some divorces resolve...
4 things parents can do to keep kids out of trouble
Sometimes the demands a family is facing make it difficult for parents to tame a rebellious teen. If you’re concerned that your child may be headed toward a dangerous path, these four preventative measures can help keep them from making poor choices. Keep...
The legal status of marijuana in Louisiana
States across the country have taken major steps toward legalizing the personal and recreational use of marijuana by their citizens. Though the federal government still recognizes marijuana as an illegal substance, some states have chosen to permit the limited...
Civility can benefit the parties of an out-of-court divorce
There is no getting around the fact that a divorce is a difficult legal and emotional process. Two people who once believed that their marriage would last forever must decide that it would better to split up their family and live their lives apart. In Louisiana,...
Helping Louisiana parents create effective child custody plans
It is hard for Louisiana families to go through the challenges of a divorce. Even when spouses can work together for the benefit of themselves and their children, conflicts may arise and emotions flare. While parents may be able to understand the divorce process and...
What role does fault play in a Louisiana divorce?
Not every marriage ends because of a dramatic event in the lives of the parties. For some, time simply loosens the binds of love and support that held two people together. They may even agree that divorce is in both of their best interests and may work together...