The Impact of Addiction on Child Custody and Visitation Rights in Louisiana
The Impact of Addiction on Child Custody and Visitation Rights in Louisiana In Louisiana, when a couple goes through a divorce and child custody becomes an issue, courts use a specific guideline known as the “Best Interests of the Child” standard. Under these guidelines, a range of factors come into play to determine which parent […]
Financial Infidelity in Marriage: How to Handle Hidden Money Matters During Divorce
Financial Infidelity in Marriage: How to Handle Hidden Money Matters During Divorce The Panama Papers scandal of 2016 revealed the thousands of individuals hiding assets in offshore accounts from the IRS, but also from their ex-spouses. In 2007, Anchorage-based plastic surgeon Michael Brandner embarked on a clandestine journey spanning over 4,000 miles from Washington state […]
Virtual Visitation: Exploring Remote Co-Parenting Options in the Digital Age
Virtual Visitation: Exploring Remote Co-Parenting Options in the Digital Age Understanding virtual visitation requires a look at how technology bridges gaps in modern family dynamics. Remote co-parenting allows separated parents to maintain a connection with children through digital means. These virtual visits often include video calls, online games, and shared activities via internet platforms. It […]
Post-Divorce Dating: Legal Considerations for Introducing a New Partner to Your Children
Post-Divorce Dating: Legal Considerations for Introducing a New Partner to Your Children Starting a new relationship after a divorce can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. For someone who has been through a divorce, emotions may still be raw, and considerations around children can add an additional layer of complexity. Introducing a new partner to one’s […]
Step-by-Step Guide: Filing for a Restraining Order in Louisiana
Step-by-Step Guide: Filing for a Restraining Order in Louisiana In January 2023, a Caddo Parish official, Steven Jackson, was issued a temporary restraining order following stalking accusations from a local woman identified as D.W. The order prevented Jackson from contacting D.W. and her young daughter. D.W.’s request for protection was filed in Caddo District Court, […]
Parental Alienation: Recognizing the Signs and Protecting Your Rights in Louisiana
Parental Alienation: Recognizing the Signs and Protecting Your Rights in Louisiana Sharing inappropriate details of their marriage is one of the claims that Christina Ricci’s ex has made in their custody battle proving that parental alienation is a widespread issue, even among celebrities. Specific claims made by Ricci include that her ex is “psychologically abusing” […]
The Importance of Powers of Attorney for Elderly Family Members
The Importance of Powers of Attorney for Elderly Family Members As our loved ones grow older, we may need to make decisions which will impact both their future, as well as our own. There are typically signs our parents need help, some of which we may overlook if we do not see them regularly. However, […]
Tips for Co-Parenting with a Difficult Ex-Partner After Divorce
Tips for Co-Parenting with a Difficult Ex-Partner After Divorce Divorce is quite possibly one of the most stressful events someone can experience in their lifetime. Lots of people say that nobody goes into a marriage expecting a divorce, but with the divorce rate in the United States at a historical high, the possibility of divorce […]
How Legal Guardianship of an Adult Works in Louisiana
How Legal Guardianship of an Adult Works in Louisiana When Amanda Bynes started a small fire in a driveway in 2013, it was determined to be more than just her letting out a grudge. Instead, the action was linked to a bipolar condition, and Lynn Bynes, her mother, took up the role of a guardian […]
FAQs About Property Division in Louisiana
FAQs About Property Division in Louisiana Louisiana is a community property state as opposed to an equitable (not equal) distribution state. That means that all real and personal property purchased during the marriage is community property, and in the event of a divorce, the spouses divide it equally. For example, if a couple purchases a […]