Summer vacations are a time for children to enjoy experiences away from home. It’s also something that can lead to considerable stress for their parents if they aren’t involved in a relationship any longer. Planning a vacation when you have a child custody situation...
If you encounter a police officer and they want to ask you questions, you may feel nervous. You may find yourself concerned that saying the wrong thing could lead to an arrest. You don’t want to make some sort of mistake or accidentally incriminate yourself. You’re...
Those hoping to fight pending criminal charges must respond appropriately in criminal court. They likely need to retain the services of a criminal defense attorney to explore their options for avoiding a criminal conviction. There are multiple kinds of defense...
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...
