When people get married, they usually have no intentions of divorcing. However, a marriage can change over time, and sometimes divorce becomes a reasonable possibility. If you are thinking about asking your spouse for a divorce, you have probably considered that...
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Year: 2020
How to help a child cope with a divorce
As a general rule, you are encouraged to take an active role in your child's life after a divorce. However, Louisiana law will likely allow your former spouse to also take an active role in your child's life. Therefore, you will likely need to maintain a civil...
Parallel parenting can help shield kids from parental conflict
Every couple has disagreements now and again. However, frequent and heated disagreements can be harmful. They can be harmful to the couple’s relationship, but if the spouses are also parents, the conflict can also be harmful to their children. Some parents in a...
Child visitation schedule templates to consider
Judges in Louisiana and most other states prefer that both parents take an active role in raising their children. Therefore, there is a good chance that you will be allowed to stay in touch with a son or daughter whether you are granted custody rights or not. Ideally,...
Is your marital home considered part of your community property?
Louisiana is among the minority of states that continues to use the so-called community property standard when it comes to dividing assets in a marriage. Generally speaking, items that you acquired during marriage or purchased using income earned during the marriage...
Tips for protecting children from divorce fallout
As a Louisiana parent, it is important that you shield your children from conflicts between yourself and your former spouse. Otherwise, you may find yourself in front of a Louisiana judge explaining why you shouldn't lose custody or other rights to your children....
Can social media use affect divorce proceedings?
Social media is a universal presence in many people’s lives. It can be a great way to share life events and stay connected with friends and family. However, how you use your social media can sometimes be harmful to you when you’re going through a divorce. Social media...
How can I legally adopt a stepchild?
When you are in a serious long-term relationship or married to somebody with a child, you might eventually think about adopting them. This is a big decision, but becoming a stepparent can be extremely rewarding. There are also some things you should know before...
Spotting the signs of financial abuse by a spouse or partner
Seven out of 10 millennial women say their partner has used money to try to control or manipulate them during the time they have been together, according to a survey by a financial wellness website. The survey by CentSai focused on women 18 to 35 years old, with 70%...