Many Louisiana residents plan to depend upon Social Security during retirement. For married couples, a spouse's Social Security benefits may play a role in your retirement plans too. However, a divorce can drastically change your ability to depend upon your spouse's...
Divorce
Why divorce mediation is the best option for ending your marriage
Married couples in Louisiana who wish to end their marriage might want to consider divorce mediation. Knowing the basics of this method can help you know whether it’s the right option for you. What is divorce mediation? Divorce mediation is a different process for...
Divorce may have an effect on your business
Residents of Louisiana may want to learn more about how a divorce can affect their business. You've spent time building a business, hoping for its success and may now need to know what happens when you divorce your spouse. A marriage that ends in divorce is difficult,...
How to stay focused on your children during your divorce
One thing many Louisiana couples who are going through a divorce may worry about is the effect the divorce will have on their children. If you have this concern, the fact that you are thinking about it is an important first step. Focus on the children Children can...
How does living separate and apart impact my divorce filing?
Louisianans who have problems in their marriage will sometimes decide that they will live separately for a time to determine how they will address the situation. While this is common, many will be unaware of how this can influence the divorce process. There are three...
What if there is a dispute over income for support in a divorce?
Support is one of the most common causes of dispute in a Louisiana divorce. When the court decides on child support and other types of support from one former spouse to the other, it will make its determination based on the income and a variety of factors that impact...
Dukes of Hazzard star’s divorce finalized after five years
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...
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...
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....
Problems with money can drive spouses apart and lead to divorce
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...