When a married couple makes the decision to get a divorce, they begin a new life as separate people. In some cases, one spouse may be mandated to pay the other spousal support, commonly referred to as alimony. These payments are given to one spouse from the other for...
One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is deciding the custody of the children that are involved. The children may not be the parties getting the divorce, but they are affected first-hand by the decisions made by their parents and the court during such....
During various stages of life, we experience different life events. When we turn five or six, we start going to school. When we reach our teenage years, puberty takes over our bodies, morphing us into the next stage of life. When we transition into our 20s and 30s, we...
Divorce is an unfortunate event, but the reality is it happens to many families; and, the strains of divorce can affect the entire family both physically and mentally. If there are children involved in divorce, the Family Law courts in the South Louisiana area – from...
We spend our adult years hopefully living in the present, but many are always planning for the future as well. We are all often focused on just making it through the week, but maybe we’d have more peace of mind if we knew our affairs were taken care of in case the...
Once a family member passes on, there is the question of what happens to their estate. In the court of law, estate refers to the property, rights, and obligations after their death. Succession is transferring estate ownership to a living person, and there are two...
When a loved one dies, the memories they leave behind in the minds and hearts of their family and friends are forever. Having a will and/or an estate in place is a great way to ensure that one’s property and belongings are not subject to legal battles amongst...
When two people choose to get married, they make a commitment to each other to love, serve, and protect each other until death do them part. In Louisiana, an even greater commitment is allowed wherein a couple can choose to enter what is called a “covenant...
When kids are involved in a divorce, the state of Louisiana takes the needs of the children into account with utmost care and dedication. In these cases, the child should not be the party that is being separated from the parents. The state will require parents to...
When someone dies, family members are left to grieve and mourn for the loss of their loved one. That grief can be compounded if that loved one did not leave a will in place. When a person dies without having a will in place, his or her estate is distributed by what is...
