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...
Divorce
3 Things To Do Before Pursuing A Divorce
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...
Are Your Separate Assets Truly Separate?
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...
Can Alcohol And Drug Abuse Affect Child Custody?
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...
How Will Your Louisiana Divorce Affect Your Business?
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...
What Is Nesting And Could It Work For Your Family Post-Divorce?
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...
Tax Considerations If You Divorced In 2021
If your marriage ended in 2021, your tax return may look a bit different this year. Understanding how your taxes may change after divorce can help you avoid costly errors. Review the important tax considerations for newly divorced individuals as April 15 approaches....
Understanding Louisiana’s community property laws
When you marry and then split from someone in Louisiana, or when you marry someone elsewhere and move to Louisiana, you must follow state guidelines when it comes to property division. Louisiana is a community property state. It is important that you understand what...
3 Tips for divorcing dads to win joint custody of their kids
If you are a dad who is going through a divorce and you are worried about what your future time will look like with your young son or daughter, you are not alone. For many divorcing dads, this is a pressing concern when they split up with the mother of their child....
Dividing assets for divorce can get complicated
The division of assets is one of the most critical issues when filing for divorce. Ideally, the couple strives to negotiate a fair and equitable agreement uncontested divorce, but sometimes their definitions differ on what that means. At other times, the divorce is...