The holidays are coming up quickly, and with your divorce on your mind, it's hard to imagine what you're going to be able to do or how you're going to pull yourself together for family events. Fortunately, plenty of people have been where you are now, so there are...
Alimony is a word many people don't like to bring up during divorce, because it can have lasting implications. For those who have to pay alimony, it seems like they'll never escape the marriage they were once in. For those receiving it, it's a lifeline while they get...
Entering the court while seeking emancipation is a serious situation. It's a process by which the court grants you the right to live as an adult despite the fact that you're a minor. There are cases in which an emancipation is necessary or appropriate. To receive an...
When you plan to get a divorce, it can be hard to figure out how to tell your child. It's particularly difficult when your child is old enough to understand that you're separating from his or her father or mother but not really old enough to understand the nuances of...
When you told your children you were getting divorced, you may have heard simultaneous mixed reactions. Even if your kids had an inkling ahead of time that all was not well in your marriage, they may have been taken aback as they considered the impact your divorce...
As a parent, your priority in life is your child. You want to know that your child is always taken care of and that he or she is protected. Louisiana's state laws are there to help you protect your little one.When it comes to custody arrangements, there are specific...
Divorce is, even in the best of circumstances, a complicated matter. Spouses have to discuss many personal aspects of their lives before attorneys and judges. Most divorces include some form of a grief process. Even in relatively amicable divorces, the loss of a...
In January 2016, a law went into effect in Louisiana that required a birth certificate from foreign-born residents before they could get a marriage license. While people who were born in the U.S. could get a judge's waiver if they couldn't get a birth certificate,...
It's over! You finally have that piece of paper returning you to the status of a single person.Suddenly, you may find out that there's a big hole in your life. Whether your divorce went easily or badly, it took up a lot of your time and attention, so you probably...
The new school season is about to start in a few short weeks -- with it comes the fall divorce season.Is it time for you to file? Sociologists and family law attorneys both notice an uptick in the number of divorces being filed shortly past the winter holiday season...
