Louisiana stands apart from most other states in the nation. Few would likely dispute that assessment. One of the things that make it different is that among its laws is one that provides for the option of covenant marriages. As we noted in a previous post, covenant...
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Co-mom households have benefits. Are they better?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates there are nearly 11 million single parents in the United States right now. What the number may be in Louisiana and how they may be broken down in terms of gender is a bit more of a guess. Data is hard to come by easily. But if...
Conflicting filings raise custody concerns in Rock’s divorce
The legal status of a young girl is in question as a result of divorce proceedings between comedian Chris Rock and his ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock. At issue is the fact that Compton-Rock is seeking child support for a child that Rock says is not his dependent. As a...
Court: Contract binds parents to child support in surrogacy case
The traditional view is that if two adults bring a new baby into the world, they both have a responsibility to contribute to the well-being of the child. But as nearly everyone would likely attest, family law is one area in which tradition does not always apply. It is...
Keeping children at the center can make for a happier holiday
Anyone who has had a child grow up and get into a serious relationship with a significant other knows the challenges it can create during the holidays. Who gets how much time with whom can often prove to be a big source of friction for Louisiana families. In some...
What are the different kinds of divorce in Louisiana?
If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck -- it's a duck. This is the so-called duck test. The statement is meant to convey that something is exactly as it appears to be. Applying that concept to divorce, one might say that a divorce, is a...
Adoption: The next same-sex family law issue before SCOTUS?
The family law landscape has been going through seismic shifts in the past few years as far as same-sex couples are concerned. As we all know, same-sex marriages have now been deemed legal in all states, including Louisiana. But that is only one small element in an...
Ways to foster peace where domestic violence is suspected
October was domestic violence awareness month. Those with experience in family law matters in Louisiana surely were aware of that fact. If you participated in one of the many activities held to try to shed light on this particular issue, kudos. All too often, the...
Not every change in circumstance warrants a support modification
There are a lot of things in life that spark arguments over what's right and what's fair. Sometimes the two things never quite intersect. In family law situations, where so many personal issues can create friction, the process of sorting out child support can be one...
What consequences could I face for violating child custody?
The bond between parent and child is one that is recognized by society, and thus the courts, as almost sacrosanct. But that does not mean that those relationships are inviolable. Anyone who has had to deal with child custody issues in Louisiana will appreciate that...