Retirement savings often hold the greatest value in a divorce. Couples build these accounts over many years and these funds can shape financial stability long after the marriage ends. Because of this, Louisiana courts closely review how to divide 401(k)s, pensions,...
Child custody cases can feel stressful, and parents often worry about what is best for their child. One effective way to support your case is by collecting clear, organized records. These documents show your ability to provide stability, consistent care, and a safe,...
One phone call can transport you to a different world. It is a world with its own unfamiliar language—“delinquent acts” instead of “crimes,” and “adjudications” instead of “trials.” This is the Louisiana juvenile justice system, and for a parent, it is one of the most...
Louisiana custody orders outline parental rights and responsibilities. Each parent has a specific amount of parenting time and a degree of legal decision-making authority. They cooperate with one another by regularly exchanging custody, sharing information about the...
Young people who come into contact with the justice system in Louisiana are often given options beyond jail. The aim is to correct behavior without causing long-term harm. Many of these alternatives focus on education, rehabilitation and second chances. If your teen...
“You have the right to remain silent” is a common phrase in many television shows and movies that showcase interactions with the police. This is the start of what’s been deemed the Miranda rights after the case Miranda v. Arizona. That case went before the United...
Most Louisiana residents who are in a covenant marriage never anticipated when they chose this type of marriage that they might one day be divorcing. After all, covenant marriage (which is an option couples can currently choose in only a few states) is intended to be...
When people divorce, they have to separate their resources and financial obligations. The property division process requires concessions from both spouses or sometimes the input of a family law judge. People generally need to divide their assets in an appropriate...
How often have you heard someone say, “They wouldn’t have confessed if they weren’t guilty”? However, it happens more often than you realize. Teenagers are more likely than adults to confess to a crime they didn’t commit. How does this happen? The teenager’s brain...
Teen behavior can shift quickly. One moment, your child may be cheerful and focused; the next, may be distant, frustrated or acting out. These changes often feel like part of adolescence, but sometimes they hint at deeper issues. Some patterns of behavior may signal a...
