Louisiana uses a formula to calculate child support. For the most part, it makes for a fairly clear expectation for what each parent should expect to pay. However, since it does take into account many factors, getting to the end calculation is not necessarily simple. And even with clear guidelines for how child… 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 »
Child custody battles can be contentious disputes, especially for the child or children in question. In most cases, the court is going to make a decision in the best interest of the child, defaulting to an agreement that allows both parents to raise their child. However, in some cases, it may not be in the… Read more »
At Stanley-Wallace Law, we understand how important having a baby and starting a family is to you. But unfortunately, no matter how hard they try, some couples aren’t able to get pregnant without medical help. In certain cases, that’s where gestational carriers, commonly referred to as surrogates, come in. Louisiana allows you to sign… Read more »
Child custody cases are stressful, often because they can be very contentious. You may be going through a messy divorce, or you may be trying to secure visitation rights for you and your child. Whatever the reason, it often becomes the case that you and the child’s other parent can’t come to an agreement… Read more »
At Stanley-Wallace Law, we have years of experience working with parents on child custody cases in Louisiana. We know how passionately you feel about your child’s wellbeing and being afforded your rights as a parent to be in your child’s life. However, these passionate feelings can sometimes lead parents to act in ways that… Read more »
Child custody can be a contentious issue for parents who are going through divorce. But what about parents who were never married? What rights does the unmarried father of a child have to sue for custody? According to the Louisiana Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (RS 13:1801), any biological parent has the right to… Read more »
At Stanley-Wallace Law, we understand how stressful court cases can be. That’s why we make our client’s comfort a priority– we want the environment in our Slidell office to be calm and understanding, not cold and sterile. One of the most important ways we do this is through our client concierge. Crystal’s job is to… Read more »
In many divorce cases, the former couple disagrees on several elements of the divorce, leading to what can end up being a long and nasty process. These divorces are referred to as contested divorces. But if you and your spouse agree on all of the key components of a divorce — alimony, custody, splitting assets,… Read more »
