From the moment children are born, their parents are crucial leaders and guardians for them. When the parents separate, the issue of child custody arises. There is a notion that children are best served living with their mother, but that’s not how the courts evaluate the decision of child custody. Instead, Louisiana child… Read more »
Divorce is a challenging life event to go through. When you factor in children, it can be an even more serious emotional roller coaster. For fathers, there can be a lot of concerns that the child’s mother will be favored in custody discussions. That’s why it’s best to go into your Louisiana divorce… Read more »
In the bliss of preparing for your marriage in Louisiana, a prenuptial agreement is probably far from your mind. After all, discussing a prenup could make you or your future spouse feel uncomfortable or as though you’re lacking trust in them. But a prenup isn’t necessarily about a lack of trust as much as it… Read more »
Same-sex marriage became a national right in 2015 with the Supreme Court decision Obergefell v. Hodges. Before this massive case, same-sex marriage was not legal in Louisiana, which made this decision a big deal for the state and its residents. New Orleans has had a longstanding LGBTQ community, and this landmark court ruling had… Read more »
Legal matters—especially divorce—are devastating and intensely stressful. Beyond the emotional and physical exhaustion that accompanies preparing for litigation and heated legal disputes, is the financial pressure that accompanies court costs, filing fees, and billable hours. If it’s your first time needing an attorney, you might be surprised at how expensive legal costs can be. For… Read more »
Historically, if a couple in Louisiana was unable to have children, they unfortunately had very few to no options when it came to the topic of surrogacy. Any surrogacy or “gestational carrier” contracts were unenforceable in Louisiana. That was until August 1, 2016, with the introduction of HB1102. The bill’s intended purpose was “to… Read more »
The global pandemic of coronavirus and the restrictions federal, state, and local governments have put into place to slow its spread have created all kinds of complications to our daily lives. Our work, our education, our recreation, and even our family dynamics have changed. And for some families, the restrictions and the shifts in schedules… Read more »
If you filed Jointly with your spouse in 2019 (or have not filed at all in 2019 and filed jointly in 2018) and are going through the divorce process or have obtained your final divorce, your CARES Act stimulus money can be affected. What is the CARES Act? The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security… Read more »
After much thought, and probably many sleepless nights, you finally have your child custody order and visitation schedule. Everyone knows what to expect regarding exchanges, visitation, and communication. You have a document that explains it all and that is signed by a judge so it is enforceable. Then, everyone’s world was turned upside down by… Read more »
