The right of first refusal in child custody cases allows a parent to care for their child during the other parent's designated time if they’re unavailable. It helps to ensures that the child spends more time with their parents rather than with alternative caregivers....
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3 reasons payers can amend spousal support orders after divorce
Divorce typically severs the legal responsibility between spouses. However, the Louisiana family courts can sometimes create ongoing financial obligations that people must meet even after the end of a marriage. In certain scenarios, spousal support is temporary and...
Safety when driving around farm equipment
Driving safely around farm equipment on public roads is vital, particularly in rural areas of Louisiana where such encounters are common throughout the year. Understanding and implementing safety measures can prevent accidents. For drivers unfamiliar with rural roads,...
Co-parenting when one parent works offshore
Co-parenting effectively is a unique challenge for parents working offshore. Limited physical presence necessitates innovative approaches to maintain strong family connections. The nature of offshore work often results in irregular schedules, creating unpredictability...
When might a relocation require a custody modification?
Parents who share parental responsibilities in Louisiana are typically required to follow a custody order. Some adults negotiate their own custody arrangements, while others rely on a family law judge to establish their custody arrangements. Once a judge approves a...
The difference between a consent decree and a considered one
Married parents who divorce and unmarried parents who decide to begin living separately need to have a custody order in place that discusses how the adults in the family will share responsibility for their children. The steps involved in that process and even the...
What purpose does a postnuptial agreement serve?
Marriage is usually meant to be a lifetime commitment, but people ultimately accept some degree of risk when starting a marital relationship. The act of combining households and finances can make it a real challenge to separate a couple’s lives again if their...
Understanding a “right of first refusal” in co-parenting
When parents share custody of their children after divorce, it often feels like they don’t get to see as much of them as they’d like – no matter how fair the terms of their custody agreement may be. They also may have some concerns about who’s caring for their child...
Is it time to renegotiate your prenup?
Love is grand – but prenuptial agreements are simply practical. In this day and age, couples are often delaying marriage long enough that one or both parties end up entering marriage well after they’ve already established their careers, made investments and acquired...
4 different kinds of child custody
Who’s going to care for your child? Will your child go to the same school? Will you still get to see your child? These are the many questions parents ask when going through a divorce. Divorce can be scary, not just for you but for your child, as well. There’s a lot of...