Domestic violence is a terrifying reality, and a reality that many victims across Louisiana live with every day. Breaking free from a violent relationship can be difficult, particularly when individuals subjected to such abuse are unsure of their rights and options....
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Tips for cutting the cost of a divorce in Louisiana
Many couples in Lafayette and elsewhere across Louisiana are tired of feeling unfulfilled in their marriage. An individual may know that he or she no longer wishes to be married to their spouse, but the individual may fear that the expenses associated with a divorce...
What does a divorce in a community property state mean for debt?
When a couple in Louisiana decides to divorce, there are several issues that need to be addressed. One issue that can make starting a new life after divorce complicated is property division. Louisiana is a "community property state." This means that when a couple...
Louisiana domestic violence programs face steep cuts
Domestic violence is a huge problem in Louisiana. In fact, the state has one of the highest rates of domestic violence fatalities in the entire country. Louisiana has a number of nonprofits and shelters that are working to address domestic violence and provide safe...
Thinking about divorce? Think about filing first
The decision to end a marriage is one of the hardest choices most people will ever have to face. However, once it becomes clear that the marriage is over, most people will have to make a very important decision - should they file for divorce first, or should they wait...
Louisiana custody dispute results in criminal consequences
Whether parents are married, unmarried or divorced, disputes in Louisiana that center on child custody can be highly contentious. In all Louisiana custody battles, family law judges will rule primarily according to the best interest of the child. Any instances of...
What does a high divorce rate reflect of modern marriages?
At present, about half of all spouses in Louisiana and across the rest of the country will see their marriage end in divorce. People have argued that it is too easy to get a divorce or that marriage no longer means what it used to, and a host of other inaccurate...
Divorce can lead to fulfilling changes in an individual’s life
Divorce can be equated with more than just the end of a marriage; divorce can be equated with change. While the events and circumstances leading up to a couple in Louisiana divorcing can feel negative, a significant portion of the changes following a divorce are...
Facebook leading to more individuals facing family law issues
In the last few years, there has been a drastic increase in the frequency with which courts are ordering Facebook to grant investigators access to an individual's profile. Evidence from Facebook and various other social media platforms are increasingly becoming a...
Domestic violence in Louisiana: help, hope and a way out
Home should be a place of love, warmth and protection. No child or spouse deserves any less than this in their home. Tragically, it is a heartbreaking reality that many victims in Louisiana are living in a situation of domestic violence. The Kiwanis Club of Hammond...