Many families gathered around tables and exchanged gifts during the holiday season. However, the holidays may have also strained relationships in Louisiana. For example, the pressure to create the perfect family celebration may have magnified existing issues, lead to...
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4 ways a lot of money can lead to divorce
When people think of “money issues and divorce” they usually think about income-strapped couples whose financial distress simply tears them apart. What if just the opposite is true? Believe it or not, the saying “more money, more problems,” may be based in reality....
What do community property rules mean for Louisiana divorces?
Divorce typically causes the destabilization of someone's daily life, at least temporarily. People may change where they live, completely rework household budgets and adjust to new schedules. Unless they already have a written agreement with their spouse, an...
Is it actually better to stay together for the kids?
A sentiment people often express when considering divorce is that they don’t want to split up for the sake of their children. They believe that it’s best for children to have two married parents. They decide to stay together for the kids, even though they’re unhappy...
Annulment? Uncontested divorce? What’s the difference?
Maybe you got carried away in the moment while you were on vacation with your partner and tied the knot – or maybe you totally planned out your wedding only to realize it was a big mistake almost as soon as the party was over. Either way, you just want back out. Do...
Get off social media while you’re going through divorce
When you’re going through a divorce, one of the things you need to think about is how to protect your case. You want to be sure that the things you say and do represent you positively and that you don’t say or do anything that could hurt your case. With how prominent...
Keeping your divorce from affecting your work
Unless you’re self-employed and work at home, your personal life is bound to creep into your workplace relationships. If you share a workplace with others, you may wonder whether you should say anything about your divorce or keep it to yourself. As you go through your...
How does Louisiana divide custody during a contentious divorce?
Sometimes, divorcing parents can work together to resolve their issues. They find a fair and reasonable way to divide the time they spend with their children and the responsibilities of providing for them on a daily basis. Other times, parents simply can't reach a...
After divorce, do you have to share your pet?
You paid well over $2,000 for your dog, but it’s not even the money that you’re worried about as you move to get divorced. You just want to stay with your beloved pet and you can’t stand the thought of losing them. You don’t have any children, but you definitely think...
Does divorce affect your business?
In Louisiana and across the country, nearly one in two marriages is ending in divorce. Thus, the distribution of assets has become a challenging ordeal for more people. When a business is involved, the situation gets more complicated. When you are a CEO, board member...