Deciding to divorce can be an emotionally-charged experience, and the idea of heading to war in the courtroom can seem necessary and even cathartic. However, what might feel satisfying in the moment might not be a good idea for in the long run. Divorce mediation can...
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Why does how and where you live affect custody decisions?
Despite the fact that gender roles within families continue to change, the perception of the mother keeping the family home with the children and the father living in a small, dark and dingy apartment seem to persist. You may be facing paying child support and/or...
What happens to retirement savings during property division?
Saving for retirement is no small feat. Many couples in Louisiana try to start saving as early on in their marriages and careers as possible, but rising costs of living can leave some feeling worried about how stable their financial futures really are. These worries...
Laura Davenport Has Been Nominated and Accepted as 2019 AIOFLA’S 10 Best in Louisiana For Client Satisfaction
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Louisiana's Family Law Attorney Laura Davenport as 2019 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys is a third-party...
Don’t let child support fears hold you back from divorce
Filing for a divorce is not a decision that many Louisiana parents take lightly. Even when in an unhappy marriage, parents often worry about how much time they will still have with their children and whether they can still provide the necessary financial support....
What should stay-at-home moms expect during divorce?
Whether a woman decides to stay home or return to work after having a baby is an extremely personal decision. Louisiana families often consider whether they can live on a single income and what the cost of child care would be if both parents worked. While these...
Are prenuptial agreements always enforceable?
Creating a prenuptial agreement is a smart way to protect personal property while also laying a foundation for open and honest communication during marriage. While prenuptial agreements are generally fairly straightforward, Louisiana couples could still be making some...
Mother secures $150,000 in back child support
Raising a child after divorce can be expensive. Handling expenses like school supplies, health insurance, extracurricular activities and more is often difficult when income is cut in half or otherwise less than what it used to be. This is why child support is so...
When your ex’s addiction affects child custody
Living with a spouse who has an addiction to drugs or alcohol can take its toll. While you may have spent a long time making excuses for your spouse, you reached a place where you realized there was no point trying to fix the marriage if your spouse refused to get...
Judge orders father to pay $150,000 for unpaid child support
Raising children can be fulfilling, but it can also be incredibly expensive. After a divorce or in the case of unmarried parents, child support should help parents who have primary custody of their children cover the daily expenses of living. Unfortunately, many...