Divorce in Louisiana is difficult regardless of the circumstances, but certain factors can make it harder on both parties. This is especially true if there are children and visitation is an issue. There are many reasons why visitation could be made complicated and one...
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How does shared child custody impact support payments?
Child custody in Louisiana can come in different forms and this can have an impact on how child support is paid. If there is a custodial parent and a noncustodial parent with visitation rights, the support arrangement will be relatively straightforward and hinge on...
What information must be provided with child custody relocation?
One of the most difficult issues in a Louisiana child custody case is if the custodial parent plans to relocate with the child. Because the noncustodial parent will want to have consistent and easy access to the child, this is a situation that often leads to dispute....
How do assets get divided in divorce?
Over the course of your marriage, you and your spouse worked hard to build a comfortable life for yourselves. Now that you are divorcing, you may wonder exactly how your possessions will be divided up. Louisiana is a community property state. This means that when you...
Settling a divorce may be possible for you and your future ex
Getting divorced is not an easy decision, but sometimes it is an inevitable one. Naturally, one of your biggest concerns about going through the divorce process may be having to go to war with your future ex-spouse at trial. The reality, though, is that even though...
How is income determined in spousal support situations?
For divorcing couples in Louisiana, a common concern is spousal support. This is an issue for the paying spouse - the obligor - and the supported spouse. It is a natural inclination for the supporting party to want to keep the amount limited to what they believe they...