Divorce never happens for no reason. Things like infidelity and abandonment, where one spouse is clearly to blame, can end a marriage. So can a spouse realizing they are not in love, or a couple admitting they are incompatible or cannot agree on their plans for the...
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How does property division work in Louisiana?
One of the hardest parts of divorce is parting with your property. You’ve worked hard to acquire it during your lifetime, and now you’re facing the prospect of losing half of it. You may fear that you’re defenseless against its division. But by understanding...
Protecting Dad’s Rights
In the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s, you rarely heard about fathers fighting for custody of their children during a divorce, and a father gaining sole custody of a minor child was practically unheard of. But times are changing, and with gender roles becoming much less...
Divorce Tips for Men
Divorce isn’t easy for any of the parties involved. It not only strains your emotions, but also your finances and even your physical condition. People often sympathize with women going through a divorce as they more readily show their emotions. Men often...
What You Need to Know When Your Child Turns 18
Losing the legal right to be involved in a child’s affairs, overnight, is one of the most difficult things for parents to accept when kids reach the age of majority. In most states that age is 18. Growing up is a gradual process, there is no one-size-fits-all age when...
Divorce – Going it Alone
Are you facing a divorce? Are you thinking of going it alone? Many people are tempted to go it alone when it comes to handling divorce proceedings. However, there is much more to divorce than many people realize. What a Lawyer Can Do for You Simply reading and...