If you are considering a divorce, you may worry about the financial implications of starting over without your partner, particularly if you limited your career options to support your family at home. In Louisiana, you may be eligible to receive alimony depending on...
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...
Fault vs. no-fault divorce in Louisiana
Deciding to end a marriage is one that spurs a monumental change in a person’s life. Depending on the route you take your divorce can be relatively simple, or it can be a long and arduous process. In Louisiana and some other states, spouses can either elect for a...
Divorce doesn’t mean you’re a bad dad; child custody tips
When you decided to divorce, it didn't mean you were abdicating your obligations or responsibilities as a parent. Like all good fathers, you love your children and want what's best for them. As one of many Louisiana dads who know ahead of time that they're going to be...
Questions to ask if you suspect hidden assets
What will your divorce mean for your financial future? If you are facing the end of your marriage, chances are that you have probably given significant thought to what is going to happen to your assets and savings. This may be particularly stressful for you if you...
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...
The unlucky ways social media affects a person’s divorce
Social media has made a person’s life an open book most of the time. Dirty laundry is easily aired out through ambiguous or direct posts and photos. The simplicity of succumbing to emotion through an impulsive post is all too easy, but you might suffer the...
