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 situations and their...
La. Supreme Court upholds forum selection clause in split decision
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...
When do parents get divorced?
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...
Landlord, tenant dispute opens a new front: liquor commission
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...
Legal requirements for adoptions in Louisiana
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...
How does divorce impact retirement for older couples?
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...
Jefferson Parish revokes permit for cyanide plant at Waggaman
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...
Using an appraiser to settle property value issues in a divorce
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...
Recycler sues parish over waste permit license
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...
How does a judge decide a child custody dispute in Louisiana?
Child custody may be the single most emotional factor in any Louisiana divorce. Many couples are able to reach an agreement on how they will take care of their children after the divorce is finalized, but some couples are unable to put aside their anger toward each...
