Swimming is a popular recreational activity enjoyed by people of all ages, providing a refreshing escape from the scorching summer heat. However, amidst the joy and excitement, it is crucial to prioritize safety and take necessary precautions to prevent accidents and potential legal liabilities. As an attorney and an avid swimmer, I understand the importance… Read more »
Often, when we think about divorce, we have a mental image of a long, messy process involving court hearings and acrimonious disputes between the two exes. In reality, the statistical majority of divorce cases in Louisiana come to an agreement. Those in which the parties come to an agreement at the very beginning are referred… Read more »
Part 3 of 3 In our last installment of New Year, New Co-Parenting Approach, we explore what I believe to be one of the most important parts of a custody judgment – the Co-Parenting Guidelines. If you have a custody judgment, it is likely you have Co-Parenting Guidelines. If you don’t have Co-Parenting Guidelines in… Read more »
Part 2 of 3 In this new year, we are exploring new ways in which your co-parenting can be re-vamped if it isn’t working. While it is near impossible to force your co-parents to behave the way you would like them to, you can control how you respond to their behavior which is the focus… Read more »
Part 1 of 3 Did last year’s co-parenting approach leave you exhausted and defeated? Maybe it is time to re-evaluate how you co-parented last year. While your co-parent may have been the problem, they do not seem to be changing their approach, so how can you change yours to give you, and your children,… Read more »
It’s a new school year! It’s time to get back into those routines we have abandoned during the lazy (or not-so-lazy) days of summer and prepare for the new school year. Between the rush to get supplies, meet and greets, and extra-curricular requirements, parents under a joint-custody arrangement may forget their legal obligations to co-parent… Read more »
When you’re going through a divorce, custody of your children can be one of the issues that you’re most concerned about. And if you’re filing for custody under some other circumstances, chances are that your reasons are even more important. While you may know what’s best for your child, you may not have a… Read more »
In part 1 of our series on spousal support in Louisiana, we talked about interim support, and how to prove to the court that you need interim payments while your divorce is being finalized. But around the time your divorce is finalized, if you requested final spousal support, the judge can make a decision… Read more »
If you’re going through a divorce in Louisiana, the last thing you want to think about is how you’re going to support yourself. Unfortunately, many divorcees find themselves in a very different financial situation after their marriage has ended. You might be transitioning from a two-income household to a one-income household, or you might… Read more »
