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...
Lake Charles Personal Injury Law Blog
Lake Charles Personal Injury Law Blog
Why rural pedestrian crashes are often catastrophic
Pedestrian collisions are synonymous with urban centers for many people. Those who live close to businesses, churches and family members often walk to get where they want to go and will typically have to cross many streets along the way. However, urban centers are not...
3 reasons patrons could easily get hurt at a Louisiana casino
Casinos may not be the single biggest tourist attraction in Louisiana, but they are among the most popular reasons that people visit the state. Casinos offer an immersive and exciting experience for those who are looking for a little adventure or romance in 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...
Can you spot a drunk driver?
Drunk drivers are deadly, and there are far too many of them out there on the roads leaving behind mental, physical and financial devastation wherever they go. Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly 32 people a day are killed in such...
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...
How on-demand deliveries are causing injuries
Online ordering and at-home delivery services were already becoming very popular, but the events of the last few years have changed everything. Today, it’s almost as fast and often easier to get whatever you need delivered right to your door instead of going out and...
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...
Why do so many car accidents happen close to home?
You may worry more about your kids or spouse being in a car wreck when they’re traveling someplace, but the reality is that your loved ones (and you) are more likely to be in a wreck close to home. For decades, studies by everything from insurance companies to the...
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...