by Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | Jun 18, 2019 | family law, Firm News
Louisiana couples debating whether to seek a divorce often wonder if either of them will be entitled to spousal support, commonly called “alimony” by those in other states or formerly in Louisiana. The answer depends on the parties’ financial...
On behalf of Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | Jun 6, 2019 | business law, Firm News
Many business contracts between entities in different states contain what are called forum selection clauses. These clauses specify both the state and court in which a legal action between the parties may be brought. A common example of such clauses can be found in...
On behalf of Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | May 24, 2019 | family law, Firm News
When you and your spouse got married and had children, you may not have expected to get divorced. However, sometimes life changes in unexpected ways. If you are considering a divorce this summer, you are likely not alone. Research from the University of Washington...
On behalf of Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | May 13, 2019 | business law, Firm News
Whether you are new to starting a business or this is one of many you’ve started before, each endeavor is a little different. This is because businesses are like snowflakes, no two are exactly the same! On a more serious note, business individuality can...
On behalf of Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | May 3, 2019 | business law, Firm News
Most landlord-tenant disputes involve only the owner of the property and one or more tenants. Now, a well-known bar in New Orleans is on the verge of dragging the Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control into a dispute between the bar’s owner and the owner of the...
On behalf of Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | Apr 26, 2019 | family law, Firm News
When residents of Louisiana contemplate adopting a child, they usually give primary consideration to the evaluations that will be performed. While these evaluations are usually the key to a successful adoption application, those considering adopting a child should...
On behalf of Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | Apr 24, 2019 | divorce, family law, Firm News
The divorce rate has been falling in our country for a few decades. But one age group is actually divorcing at a higher rate. Divorces between couples over the age of 50 have more than doubled in just 25 years. When older couples that have been together for a long...
On behalf of Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | Apr 19, 2019 | business law, Firm News
Corporations whose businesses require governmental permits must constantly pay attention to the attitudes of local government entities. such as county boards, city councils and local zoning boards. Nowhere has this necessity been more acutely illustrated than in the...
On behalf of Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | Apr 17, 2019 | divorce, Firm News
Most people in Baton Rouge understand that Louisiana is a community property state. Therefore, marital property must be divided equally in every divorce. Many people wonder why or how an appraiser could be used in a Louisiana divorce. The answer is not obvious, but...
On behalf of Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | Apr 2, 2019 | business law, Firm News
Many companies in Baton Rouge and elsewhere in Louisiana must obtain a variety of licenses from state, county or municipal governments in order to operate their businesses lawfully. Businesses that deal with hazardous materials are especially subject to governmental...
