Establishing the identity of a child's biological father can have far-reaching consequences. Paternity affects a number of rights, including a child's right to inherit, the father's obligation to provide for the child's financial support and eligibility for a number...
Iconic burger chain involved in lawsuit with former franchisee
Bud's Broiler is perhaps the oldest local burger chain in New Orleans. The owner of the franchise, Bud's Broiler Holdings, is now involved in litigation with the franchisee who ran the oldest location in the city on City Park Avenue. A franchise in Baton Rouge owned...
Understanding the role of a parenting coordinator
Many Baton Rouge residents who have endured the stress and emotion of a divorce involving minor children have discovered that disputes about the child's welfare did not stop with the entry of the judgement of divorce. In order to assist parents in resolving disputes...
Is Your Will Valid?
Many people go to a Notary Public to notarize documents that the notary did not draft. A common example may be a "Last Will and Testament" prepared from a "will kit" or downloaded from the internet by the testator. Louisiana law is explicit in setting...
How is the new tax law impacting alimony?
When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed in late 2017, much of the focus was on what tax breaks would be available. Unfortunately, for high-asset couples, the law’s implementation on January 1, 2019 also brings some changes to alimony that could complicate...
What is a limited liability company?
Residents of Baton Rouge who are interested in starting a business must chose a legal form for that business. In doing so, they are immediately confronted with a confusing array of business law abbreviations, including, "corp.," "inc." and "llc." They may also come...
What is a “103 divorce” in Louisiana?
Many residents of Baton Rouge have heard the term "103 divorce," but few of them understand the meaning of the phrase. The phrase refers to the section of the Louisiana Civil Code that specifies the most commonly used grounds for divorce. The section has special...
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Louisiana?
Over the last two or three decades, non-compete agreements have become a common feature of employment contracts in almost every state. Many states, including Louisiana, have statutes that strictly define the terms and conditions under which such agreements can be...
Factors affecting the award of alimony in Louisiana
When two people decide to end their marriage, one of the earliest questions is whether either spouse is eligible to receive alimony payments from the other. Many residents of Baton Rouge have asked this question, and rarely have they received a short, specific answer....
Can adultery impact your divorce proceedings?
Louisiana is a state that allows couples to file for divorce on both fault and no-fault grounds. It can play a big part in how the court determines how the marital assets are divided. If one party caused the separation by getting arrested or committing domestic abuse,...
