We are thrilled to announce that for the 8th year in a row, Stanley-Wallace Law has been awarded Best in Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys™. The American Institute’s Family Law Division recognizes attorneys who have excelled in their respective field(s). Attorneys who are recognized by the American Institute’s Family Law… Read more »
The holiday season, with its festive cheer and focus on family, can be a particularly challenging time for those involved in family law cases. Emotions run high as clients grapple with issues like child custody, visitation arrangements, and strained family relationships. As a family law attorney, we have helped so many navigate these emotionally charged… Read more »
Stepfamily Day is a celebration that shines a spotlight on the unique dynamics and challenges faced by blended families. As a divorce, child custody, and adoption, I understand the intricate legal issues that can arise within these complex family structures. In this article, we’ll explore the significance of Stepfamily Day and provide legal insights… 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 »
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 »
