Louisiana strives for fairness in calculating child support obligations. The process involves taking information from both parents to determine the proper amount of payments and who should receive them. In general, income is the major factor in determining child...
Divorce is a complicated and potentially contentious affair, but most individuals undergoing a marital split simply wish to walk away with their fair share of assets. If your spouse maliciously tries to hide assets during your divorce, though, the result may be...
Child custody cases represent some of the most sensitive legal issues. In Louisiana, as in other states, the courts prioritize the best interests of the child when making custody decisions. Understanding the four main factors a judge considers can help parents...
Divorce has an emotional, financial and physical impact on families. However, for those in the high-asset category or who have established retirement accounts and purchased property, the couple may find the financial consequences surprising. Therefore, these couples...
When planning a wedding, most couples do not consider a prenuptial agreement. Indeed, many couples have no need to do so. When significant assets are at stake, however, a prenuptial agreement might be appropriate. There are several circumstances in which you should...
Going through a divorce can be overwhelming, and many people may forget to do certain things during the process that could be beneficial to them. Because of this, it is important that couples check items off their to-do lists as early as possible. This includes taking...
Louisiana is a community property state. This means that the court will generally divide marital property evenly between two spouses during a divorce. The law designates certain assets as separate property belonging exclusively to one spouse. However, the distinction...
Couples decide to separate and divorce for many reasons, but couples usually agree that they want what is in the best interest of their children. The topic of child custody often comes up when parents with young children get a divorce. If you have a history of alcohol...
The decision to get a divorce is emotionally difficult, but it also has practical implications and potentially negative impacts on the parties’ futures. Because Louisiana is a community property state, courts consider all assets within a marriage to be joint. This...
You may have heard of nesting but not quite understand what it is. If you are currently divorcing or expect to divorce your spouse in the near future and you have children together, you should strongly consider how the split will impact them. Nesting could help reduce...
