Parents going through a divorce often need to discuss child custody. Child custody allows parents to obtain the right to continue raising their children after a divorce. Parents often have two child custody options: sole and joint custody. Sole custody means that a...
Learning that your child has been charged with a crime can be terrifying. You may be worried that it will follow them for life, affecting their education, career and other opportunities. However, it’s not necessarily the case. A criminal charge is serious, but it...
Co-parenting can sometimes be incredibly challenging. Often the reason for this is one parent being difficult. It might be because they are frustrated about the divorce settlement or it might be their way of expressing how upset they are that you decided to end the...
Obviously, committing a crime will have serious consequences for those caught and found guilty. What people sometimes forget is that the mere association with a crime could also lead to criminal charges. Here are three times this can be true. 1. Conspiracy to commit a...
As a college student, you may be wary of encounters with the police. These could be campus security officers or actual police officers from the community. Either way, if these officers want to come into your room and conduct a search, you may find yourself wondering...
People often have many complex issues to address during divorce. Spouses in Louisiana frequently worry about what community property statutes might mean for their standard of living. Those who have children together inevitably worry about their parental rights and...
Like most states, Louisiana has legislation defining the use of force in defense against imminent harm. If you are facing assault or violent crime charges in the Pelican State because you defended yourself, you need reliable information. Self-defense is governed by...
Getting a nursing license is not easy. It's years of schooling, clinical rotations and passing the Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN) Exam. It's an achievement, and you should be proud of it. As a nurse, you must provide excellent care to your patients....
A person who’s arrested for a criminal charge will likely want to get out of jail as soon as they can. Considering how long it takes for cases to make it through the criminal justice system, it’s understandable that defendants want to be free while they’re waiting for...
Underage drinking is illegal but also incredibly common. For instance, one study found that one out of every three high school students admitted to drinking alcohol. Many people have their first drink before they turn 21, and some of them drink on a consistent basis....
