by Latiolais Law Firm | Dec 21, 2020 | Divorce
When walking down the aisle on that big wedding day, the thought of things not working out is not likely to cross your mind. Unfortunately, marriage can be an extremely complex and difficult walk and things do not always go as planned. Regardless of the reason, there...
by Latiolais Law Firm | Dec 8, 2020 | Divorce
There are many reasons a marriage may not work out; when both parties have decided to end their marriage, it is important to take the appropriate legal steps to formally terminate the relationship. There are two ways to legally end a marriage: annulment and divorce....
by Latiolais Law Firm | Nov 30, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law
When couples get married, they take vows and make promises to be there for each other through sickness and in health, and for richer or for poorer. As a married couple, they become one unit in the eyes of the court. Because of this, their individual property, money,...
by Latiolais Law Firm | Nov 20, 2020 | Estate Planning & Probate, Family Law
“Even a breach of contract has a legal remedy. But a breach of trust…has no remedy.” -Rhea What is a Trust? “Trust” is a word that holds a lot of meaning: trust in family, trust in friends, even trust in self. To trust another person is to be able to rely on them in...
by Latiolais Law Firm | Nov 6, 2020 | Family Law
Family law is the legal category that deals with matters related to children, including divorce and child custody. Specifically, there are several types of family law and the following are some of them: Divorce and Separation Mediation and Arbitration Child Custody...
by Latiolais Law Firm | Oct 30, 2020 | Family Law
When a case goes to family court, the matter is personal and emotional. These cases usually involve marriages and children, which can have serious consequences for both parties involved. Though family court may not be an easy process, it is important that you know...
by Latiolais Law Firm | Oct 29, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law, Lawyer
Getting a divorce can be an extremely overwhelming process. It is physically, emotionally, and often financially draining. While every divorce is different with many factors that go into fees such as divorce lawyers, filing costs, type of divorce, and other expenses,...
by Latiolais Law Firm | Sep 30, 2020 | Child Custody, Family Law
In 1992, the federal government passed the Child Support Recovery Act. This act allowed for the federal government to enforce child support laws, but each individual state sets the parameters on child support calculation. The child support system is a complex system...
by Latiolais Law Firm | Sep 24, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Lawyer
When someone commits a crime, usually, they wish they could take the entire situation back. However, the court system is put in place to hold someone accountable for those alleged crimes. It may seem impossible, but there are certain specific instances in which a...
by Latiolais Law Firm | Sep 18, 2020 | Child Custody, Family Law, Lawyer
When it comes to the custody of children, a parent’s right to care for their child is a fundamental human right. Both the mother and the father have the right to care for their child in any way they choose, granted that the children are safe in their care....
