“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 »
Posts Categorized: Family Law
Are Men at a Disadvantage in Family Law Cases?
If you’re in the midst of a divorce or custody battle, you might have heard that men face bias in the court system. While there are times where men are unfairly treated in the outcome of divorce and/or custody, it doesn’t appear to be the norm in today’s modern society. There are countless households throughout… Read more »
How to prepare for your first meeting with a family law attorney
Finding a family law attorney can be harder than it seems. Why? Not because there’s a shortage of family law attorneys in town, but because you’ve got to make sure that the one you choose is the right fit for you depending on your current situation. Typically, when you call Stanley-Wallace Law in Slidell, you’ll… Read more »
Discovery and Investigation During Divorce
After you file for divorce, the discovery and investigation process begins. Discovery is a legal tool designed to gather information about parties involved in the divorce, or in other words, investigate parties and matters related to the case. During the discovery process, there are four different ways to gather information from the other party prior… Read more »
5 Questions to Ask During Your Family Law Consultation
5 Important Questions to Ask During Your Louisiana Family Law Consultation If you find yourself needing a family law attorney for a custody, child support, spousal support (alimony) or other related issue, the uncertainty surrounding what to ask can be paralyzing. You are likely to have a million questions, but, when you arrive at… Read more »