Many families have to go through divorce and child custody battles. After the dust settles, hopefully the end result is an arrangement that is in the best interest of the child. So what happens when only one parent is granted domiciliary rights? In Louisiana, non-domiciliary parents have certain rights when it comes to their children… Read more »
Being injured on the job — or as a result of your job — is frightening and difficult. Work-related injuries that prevent you from doing your job can cause extreme stress for both you and your loved ones. Workers’ compensation laws across the country are designed to ease that stress by offering compensation for your… Read more »
Guest Blog: Mike Rich with Pontchartrain Investment Management A divorce is one of the most traumatic experiences a human can go through. Few people can ever be fully prepared to deal with the feelings of grief, anger, and sadness that follow. Even worse, the financial impacts can be overwhelming, especially for a spouse who… Read more »
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 »
