Military service can make the divorce process more complicated, especially when the military deploys one spouse overseas or stations one spouse away from home. Although deployment does not prevent you from filing for divorce, it can affect when and how your case moves...
Family Law
What if a child’s divorce affects a grandparent’s visits?
Raising a child to adulthood typically inspires a feeling of accomplishment and pride. However, the excitement of watching a child graduate from high school or get married may pale in comparison to the joy brought by the birth of a grandchild. Grandparents are often...
What are the benefits of negotiating a prenuptial agreement?
Prenuptial agreements are contracts between engaged individuals that they negotiate before getting married. A generation ago, prenuptial agreements carried significant social stigma. People associated them with the especially wealthy and with those who expected their...
How co-parents can share decision-making authority
There are numerous parenting issues that divorcing spouses have to address. Obviously, arranging for an appropriate division of parenting time is a top consideration. Both parents typically want as much time as they can get with their children. The parents may also...
Why is establishing paternity so important?
Some couples don't have to worry about paternity. Marriage leads to a presumption of paternity when a woman has a child. The hospital automatically includes the husband's name as the father of the child on the birth certificate in most cases. When unmarried couples...
Why do many married couples draft postnuptial agreements?
Prenuptial agreements can help couples to start their marriage out on the right path. They discuss what they expect from one another and the relationship. They make it very clear what might happen if a divorce ever occurs. A prenuptial agreement can strengthen a...
3 signs that a prenuptial agreement could be useful for a couple
Getting married can be an exciting and romantic experience. However, it is also a legal process that creates unique practical challenges for the spouses. Married couples share their homes and their income. They may have responsibility for one another's debt. The way...
What is the process for adoption of a stepchild in Louisiana?
For many stepparents, adoption is a way to solidify their bond with their stepchildren and create a permanent legal family. In Louisiana, stepparent adoption can be a smooth process, but it's important to understand the steps involved in order to better ensure that...
What is parental alienation?
Parents who are no longer in a relationship have to determine their parenting arrangement style, if they are both going to continue to parent minor or otherwise dependent children. While some parents are able to work as a parenting team and co-parent, others can’t...
How does the appeals process work in family law court?
Family law disputes are often highly personal and emotionally charged. When a judge issues a decision regarding child custody, division of assets or spousal support, it can be difficult to accept an outcome that falls short of your expectations. Thankfully, the legal...