Did you know that there are 12 statutes and articles on the books in Louisiana related to seeking protection orders from the court? That there are so many seems to be an acknowledgment that the conditions that might prompt such action can be as different as the people...
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What Louisiana laws cover grandparent visitation and custody?
Few would likely deny that the norm for most Louisiana families is one that is cross-generational. Where there are children, there are parents. Where there are parents, there are grandparents. And there's generally a presumption that everyone will be actively involved...
What can I as a parent of a divorcing child do to help?
Lots of books and seminars offer guidance to help couples get through divorce. There's not much out there to help parents of divorcing offspring know what they should do, however. Just as no two divorce situations in Louisiana are exactly alike, the same is true for...
Can pet custody be part of a prenuptial agreement?
When you talk about your family do you include Fido, Fluffy, Polly or Iggy? A lot of people in Louisiana do. For many people pets are more than property. They are companions that have personalities that make them more than just animals. Some couples never have...
What Social Security rights do children of unwed parents have?
Child support is probably one of the most important matters that family law deals with in Louisiana. It can also be an issue that can generate the greatest amount of divisiveness for parents, married or not. As we noted in a previous post, a lot of things can...
Things to know about high conflict divorce
When it comes to divorce there can be a lot of issues that turn the proceedings into a high-conflict situation. But many experts in Louisiana likely would agree that the biggest factor that increases the chances of a dissolution becoming toxic is personalities. If one...
MLB credited with decisive anti-domestic violence action
Domestic violence is not a pretty thing. Some in Louisiana may agree with the opinion that it would be more appropriately called domestic terrorism because of the long-term physical and psychological damage it can wreak on the victims. Whatever you call it,...
The ins and outs of divorce in Louisiana
It is no secret that divorce can be taxing. There is simply no denying the fact that the breakup of a marriage brings with it myriad consequences that can seem perennial. Marital dissolution can often be emotionally, physically and legally draining. This already at...
Is bird’s nest a custody plan soup you want to get into?
Mom and dad can't stay under the same roof together. Divorce seems the proper solution, but the children shouldn't suffer as a result. How should child custody work? In our previous post we observed that there is no single best plan for any given family in Louisiana....
What’s the best parenting plan for my situation?
Families are made up of individuals. Just as no two individuals are alike, neither are any two families. And in the event that parents of a family decide they can no longer operate as a unit, it doesn't mean that they give up their roles and responsibilities as...