Family Law

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...

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...

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...

Prenuptial agreements are contracts between engaged individuals. They address matters related to their relationship and their property to prevent major conflicts from arising in the future. Prenuptial agreements were once relatively rare but have become somewhat...

Children typically require a robust community support network to make the most of their lives. Parents and siblings are obviously a very important source of support, but many children also need the love and guidance of additional family members. Grandparents might...

A prenuptial agreement is a document that most people have heard about thanks to television, film and/or popular media. It is a contract that engaged couples sign before they get married. Fewer people have heard about postnuptial agreements, although they may be able...

Getting engaged is thrilling, but it can also be very frightening. After all, many marriages end in heartbreak rather than in death. No matter how optimistic someone is about their romantic relationship, they may still want the practical protection afforded by a...