We frequently write about the challenges traditionally associated with the divorce process. There is no question that the divorce process tends to be physically, mentally and emotionally trying. However, it is important to reflect upon the reality that pursuing a...
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How financial ‘cheating’ may affect a divorce process – Part II
During our last post, we began a discussion about the concept of financial cheating and the ways this behavior may influence one’s divorce process. We asked readers to think of financial cheating as “any time you have lied to your spouse about any significant...
How financial ‘cheating’ may affect a divorce process – Part I
It is a well-known fact that finances tend to cause tension between American spouses. Oftentimes, disagreements about finances can lead to divorce. While marital disagreements about money may stay largely hidden from public view, the divorce process compels spouses to...
Single parents: It is okay to admit that you are imperfect
The American experience tends to be hectic. In popular culture, much emphasis is placed on the concept of “having it all.” Educators, entertainers and advertisers seem to consistently praise the virtues of working hard, playing hard and resting well. There are few...
When is a marriage ‘absolutely null’ or ‘relatively null’? p2
We are talking about how Louisiana law treats marriages that for one reason or another should not have taken place. Remember, a valid marriage requires the man and woman to consent to the marriage contract and to participate in a legitimate marriage ceremony. In...
When is a marriage ‘absolutely null’ or ‘relatively null’?
The definition of marriage has been a subject of controversy and lawsuits for the past couple of years (at least). Louisiana's definition is just two sentences long: Marriage is a legal relationship between a man and a woman that is created by civil contract. The...
Marriage Is A Contract That Creates Community Property
Under Louisiana law, LA-R.S. 9:237, when domestic partners marry, any property owned by the individual parties will become subject to the state's community property laws, unless the couple signs a prenuptial agreement or post-nuptial (after date of marriage)...
What your divorced friends might tell you about divorce
When Americans reach certain life milestones, they tend to either receive books related to those milestones as gifts or they search out books related to their situations. For example, when couples opt to marry or when they find themselves expecting a child, they tend...
The wisdom that the divorce process may inspire
If you are weathering the challenges of the divorce process, you may understandably have trouble viewing the glass as half-full. Negotiating or litigating a divorce settlement and/or child custody matters can be a draining experience. In addition, you may be...
If you may lose your marital home due to divorce
It may indeed be true that home is where the heart is. Perhaps your heart resides squarely in the home that you and your spouse have resided in over the course of your marriage. If financial necessity, procedural necessity or a fundamental disagreement as to which...