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 »
If you’re going through a divorce in Louisiana, the last thing you want to think about is how you’re going to support yourself. Unfortunately, many divorcees find themselves in a very different financial situation after their marriage has ended. You might be transitioning from a two-income household to a one-income household, or you might… Read more »
When we help people through their divorces at Stanley-Wallace Law, we understand that they often just want to get on with their lives. That’s why a lot of our clients ask if they can date other people while their divorce is still pending. The short answer is probably – but it’s not a good… Read more »
Our team at Stanley-Wallace Law is thrilled to announce that founder and lead attorney Kristen Stanley-Wallace has been named a 2021 Woman of Influence by New Orleans Magazine! The site highlights 11 women in the New Orleans area who are making an impact in their community and their field, and it comes as no… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Even though divorce is one of the most common legal processes, it is also one of the most personal legal processes. However, you should feel free to ask your attorney any questions you have to give you a better understanding of how your divorce may proceed. Here are some of the most helpful questions to… Read more »
