Helping Louisiana Families Face Legal Problems
Louisiana typically defaults to a 50/50 split of marital property because it's a community property state. There are a few exceptions to a 50/50 division. Prenuptial or postnuptial agreement The court approves most prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. A prenuptial...
Divorce is tough on everyone involved, but it can be especially difficult for children. If you are a parent going through a divorce in Louisiana, it is important to remember to put your child first and help them through this difficult time. Here are some tips for...
Legal paternity is not automatic as some families in Louisiana will discover. However, it is important for both parents and children for fathers to establish legal paternity as there are many benefits it can provide to everyone involved. How is paternity established?...
Former couples with children in Louisiana must consider child support. Whether or not they were married is irrelevant as state law requires both parents to be responsible for supporting their child. It’s important to know the state's laws and guidelines. What are the...
In Louisiana, entities that have been ordered to withhold child support must report any lump sum payments they intend to make to individuals at least 15 days in advance. Many different types of lump-sum payments are counted as income for child support purposes....
As the divorce cases are rising in Louisiana, most married couples are deciding on writing post-marital agreements. Also known as a postnuptial agreement, a post-marital agreement is a legal document written to protect the assets and retirement benefits of each spouse...
If you're thinking about getting married in Louisiana, writing a prenuptial agreement is a great way to protect your assets in the event of a divorce. However, you might not be ready to disclose your assets to your spouse. Unfortunately, it's impossible to write a...
Visitation transportation is a responsibility that should be included in a child custody agreement. In Louisiana, co-parenting has become the norm. Thus, having this agreement in place will eliminate all confusion concerning which the parent needs to provide transport...
If you've heard of a domestic partnership, you may know that it means that a couple is living together, but beyond that aren't sure what legal protections it entails. A domestic partnership is a relationship between two people living together. They are not married,...
One of the things that parents sometimes run into with child custody orders is an ex-spouse who interferes with the orders. For example, one parent may regularly say that he or she is sick or that the kids are sick, so they don't have to drop them off on time. Another...
