New data suggests that lesbian couples are more likely to get divorced than same-sex male couples. If you're a Louisiana resident and need to know more about family law as it pertains to same-sex marriages, here is some important information to consider. Divorce rates...
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Can police question a minor without a parent’s consent?
The general answer to the question of Louisiana police questioning a minor about criminal activity is yes, but this is a qualified yes. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that police should always take into consideration the age of the questioned subject regardless of...
Criminal conviction disqualification from federal student aid
Many prospective college students in Louisiana will depend on financial aid when attending post-secondary training schools because the price of education even for a frugal program of work can be expensive. Luckily, there are multiple sources of financial aid available...
Factors used to determine child custody
If you're undergoing a divorce, it's likely that you're worried about what's going to happen with the custody of your children. One of the best things you can do is understand the various factors that a Louisiana judge will use to determine who gets child custody....
Do 50/50 custody arrangements work for everyone?
Child custody arrangements can often be challenging depending on how much custody time each parent gets in Louisiana. Most 50/50 custody arrangements work well if both parents live in the same city and are relatively close in proximity to each other. This makes it...
How does reform help incarcerated juveniles?
President Joe Biden issued an executive order for reforming the criminal justice system in the U.S. This is one of the first steps in repairing a system that needs significant improvement. Juvenile activists are trying to remain hopeful about the executive order but...
Some important minor’s rights in juvenile detention
Throughout the nation, jails and prisons have rules to follow. However, the exact rules differ from location to location. With that in mind, there can be differences between what's important in jail compared to a juvenile detention center. In juvenile detention...
Is it important to cross-examine an eyewitness?
When a criminal case goes to trial, the jury must evaluate eyewitnesses. Jury members may accept what a witness has to say, but they are free to reject that testimony, too. In Louisiana criminal law, it's important to cross-examine eyewitnesses because their testimony...
Do minors get sent to jail?
In the state of Louisiana, minors can be charged as adults in certain circumstances. Minors who are convicted of crimes are typically sent to juvenile facilities until they reach the age of majority. Let's take a look at the factors that may determine if someone who...
Indeterminate sentences in juvenile court are controversial
The focus in juvenile court has always been on rehabilitation. That's one reason the practice of indeterminate sentencing in those courts has become controversial. This kind of sentence only ends when the judge is satisfied that the young person has changed. If not,...