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?...
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What are the guidelines for child support in Louisiana?
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...
Child support and lump-sum payments
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....
The benefits of a post-marital agreement
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...
How to legally protect your assets from your 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 and family law
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...
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...
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...
Domestic partnerships: Similar, but not the same as, marriages
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,...
Child custody interference is a violation of law in Louisiana
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...