If this is the first time that you’ve heard the term “virtual visitation,” don’t be turned off by the word “visitation,” which some parents understandably find to be inaccurate and insulting. Virtual visitation is an approach to digital parenting time that can be...
Many people get prescribed opioid drugs to treat conditions like chronic pain, acute fractures and other painful illnesses. Sometimes they don’t finish the whole prescription and have a few pills left in their bottle. Friends and family members might ask the person...
The burden of proof in criminal cases is higher than in other legal proceedings, such as civil claims. In civil cases, the burden of proof is based on the balance of probabilities. This means that a case can go in a party’s favor if their version of events is more...
Custody orders established or otherwise formalized by the Louisiana family courts often include specific standards. Each parent may receive a certain amount of parenting time or physical custody. Custody orders can help two adults share the responsibility for their...
As the parent of a teenager, one of your main concerns may be that they will drink alcohol while they are underage. You could be worried that they’ll be arrested on minor in possession charges or while trying to make an illegal purchase. You may also be concerned...
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is a serious offense for anyone. But the consequences can be different for a teenager. Besides facing DUI consequences, they may also face the penalties of violating Louisiana's underage drinking laws. So, what should you...
Louisiana prosecutors and other law enforcement authorities deploy any number of techniques and methods while trying to apprehend and convict suspects. Some are concrete evidence-based, like fingerprints or other physical markers. But just as important - if not more...
In Louisiana, you can get a divorce at any time and for almost any reason. Of course, if you do choose to do so and you are over the age of 50, it can be harder to recover from a financial and emotional standpoint. You may not be able to retire One of the primary...
If you are going through a divorce and your Louisiana spouse is creating a great deal of conflict, this can add a number of significant challenges to the process. This is often referred to as a toxic divorce, and it is usually a one-sided situation in which one...
In Louisiana, Drug Court represents a unique approach within the criminal justice system aimed at addressing cases involving relatively low-level drug-using offenders. This court system focuses on rehabilitation through comprehensive supervision, drug testing,...
