Divorce

Louisiana was the first state to allow covenant marriage, and it’s currently one of just a handful of states that do. Covenant marriage, particularly in Louisiana, has gotten some media attention recently since Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson, who is in a covenant...

January is the start of a new year. People often set intentions for the next 12 months and spend some time reflecting on their personal victories or tragedies from the prior year. Many people start off the year enthusiastically aspiring to get healthier, pay off their...

The Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act is a federal statute first adopted in 1940. The law includes provisions that prevent creditors and other parties from attempting to take an active-duty servicemember to civil court. In 2003, changes to this important law...

Some couples have a very easy time preparing for divorce. They signed a prenuptial agreement during their engagement that provides very clear rules for property division. However, the vast majority of married couples in Louisiana do not have a prenuptial agreement on...

The dynamics of relationships and marriages have evolved significantly over the years. While love remains at the core of nearly every union at its start, external factors can play a substantial role in the success or failure of a marriage. The institution of marriage...

Divorce is a life-altering event that affects the couple involved and their entire family, including any beloved pets they may own. Unfortunately, pets are often overlooked within the divorce process until the last minute. Pets hold a special place in their owners’...

There is a prevalent belief that military marriages are more likely than civilian marriages to end in divorce. There are multiple reasons that this cultural belief has taken hold. One is that military couples often marry at younger ages than the civilian public and...

Telling your children about your decision to divorce can be difficult, but it’s absolutely necessary. You and your spouse are eventually going to have to broach the subject with them, and it may be best to do it sooner rather than later. You don’t want them to find...

For Americans serving in the military or living as civilians, divorce is a fact of life. Just how common divorce is seems to depend on which branch of the armed forces you are in, among other factors. Divorce by the service branch Overall, the divorce rate among...

For someone who is blindsided by a process server or an unexpected conversation with their spouse, divorce may seem like a random suggestion. No one ever knows when they might learn that their spouse wants to end their marriage, but there certainly are trends that are...