Within a very short period of time, everyone’s world has changed. We are all looking for ways to move to a more digital platform to avoid any unnecessary contact with the outside world. However, this could be a time that we use to take care of things we have been meaning to take care of…. Read more »
Perhaps you’ve determined that you have the right under Louisiana law to move with your child away from your ex-spouse. You’ve determined the exact distance that you are allowed to relocate your child to, and you’ve given the child’s other parent notice of the move. What happens now? What happens after you give notice? The… Read more »
After a divorce, some people want to move away for a fresh start (or to have more distance from their ex). But if you have children, moving becomes more complicated. If you are allowed to propose a relocation of your child’s principal residence, then there are some obligations you must meet to keep your ex-partner… Read more »
Even after a divorce and is finalized and the custody battles are over, it can be difficult to know how to proceed with your children moving forward. For example, perhaps you’d like to relocate and you want your children to come with you. Louisiana law has relocation requirements that can help us understand what is… Read more »
Let’s say that the divorce has been finalized, but now you’re interested in relocating. Can you take your child with you? What does a move mean for custody issues? In a previous post, we discussed the distances you can move under Louisiana law. But now let’s examine who is permitted to propose a relocation of… Read more »
You’ve probably heard the term workers’ compensation before, and it’s likely you have a general idea of what it is: Payment — lost wages, medical bills, rehabilitation, etc. — for workers who are injured on the job. As simple as that sounds, it’s not. Workers’ compensation laws vary from state to state, and the policies… Read more »
If you’ve been injured on the job, the last thing you want to worry about is how you’ll be treated for your injuries and who’s going to treat you. When you’re in pain, you want to be treated by someone you trust. That’s why it’s important for you to have the ability to choose your… Read more »
“Alimony” sometimes sounds like a dirty word thanks to horror stories of how it’s used in messy divorce proceedings. But in reality, alimony is simply money that one spouse pays to the other during and/or after the divorce to make sure that one spouse doesn’t get sent to the poor house. What’s commonly known as… Read more »
In the state of Louisiana, the workers’ compensation program can help pay for medical bills and reimburse you for some of your lost wages if you were injured in the course and scope of your employment. While this program can help keep an injured person afloat during their recovery, benefits are not permanent. The length… Read more »
