Category: Family Law

Louisiana custody orders carry the full authority of the family courts. Parents who do not adhere to the custody order regarding decision-making matters or the division of parenting time could face enforcement actions, including allegations of being in contempt of court. When there are small changes needed to make the schedule work for a family,...

When you said “I do,” you probably did not think about what would happen to your house, savings, or family heirlooms if your marriage were to end. Now that you are facing divorce, these questions feel urgent and overwhelming. Understanding Louisiana’s unique property laws can help you make informed decisions about protecting what matters most...

Divorce can feel overwhelming, particularly when you worry about losing everything you’ve worked for. The fear of losing assets can lead to stress, mistakes and conflict. However, understanding how to protect your assets and what to expect from the property division process can offer much-needed reassurance. Community property laws in the Pelican State Louisiana is...

Although parents generally need to comply with Louisiana custody orders, sometimes they may instead feel compelled to change them. Certain scenarios can have a major impact on the parenting arrangements for divorced adults who have children together. If the circumstances for the family change in any significant way, it may be necessary to go back...

Most people are familiar with the idea of a prenuptial agreement. They may even know someone who negotiated a prenup during their engagement to reduce the financial risk that comes with marriage. However, postnuptial agreements are less common. Many people are unfamiliar with them even if they can likely guess about their use given their...

A prenuptial (prenup) agreement allows soon-to-be-married couples to determine what will happen to their property should they get a divorce. Further, it encourages honest conversations about money from the word go and shields each party from the other’s debts. Couples should be careful when writing a prenup, as mistakes can invalidate the document and, in...

Not so very long ago prenuptial agreements were broadly frowned upon. The concern was that if a couple was drawing up a document that would safeguard each individual’s interests in the event of divorce, there must be some significant doubt on the part of one or both members of that couple that the marriage would...

You’re going to get married, and you want to use a prenuptial agreement. Maybe you have significant assets already in your name, and you want to be sure that you protect them. For instance, this is sometimes done by business owners who want to make sure that there’s no chance they would lose the business...

When parents who share a child divorce, the court will issue a custody decree. However, child custody is never cast in stone. Changes to the child custody and visitation order can be made when necessary. However, you may not petition the court for custody modification simply because you’re unhappy with the current ruling. The reasons for modification...

Let’s face it, being a single parent is no easy feat. Even if the other parent is paying child support, raising children in a one-income household can be incredibly difficult. And if those payments cease, covering those necessities can be a tall order.  A child support order, like any other court order, is binding. If...

If you and your ex-spouse have kids, you will take care of them through child support. In Louisiana, the Child Support Enforcement section of the Department of Children & Family Service (DCFS) administers child support services. The state follows certain guidelines to determine how parents will pay child support based on their income. However, in some situations, you may...

If you choose to file for divorce, that process will mark the end of the romantic relationship between you and your spouse. If you have a child, however, your relationship will never end in specific ways. Raising a child in two separate households can be a very stressful experience, especially if you are not getting...