The most important – and often the most contentious – aspect of any divorce is the determination of child custody. If you have an impending divorce, you may be worried about the possibility of not winning a custody dispute. Knowing the process that courts follow when...
Who gets the house in divorce?
You may have a lot of great memories in your family home. Even though you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you want to keep this home. It will offer your children stability amid the divorce and give you stability and comfort too. Yet, will you get your house...
5 signs your ex might be hiding assets from you in your divorce
When people get divorced, property division usually is one of the biggest issues to settle. But once a marriage has gotten strained to the point that someone has filed for divorce, trust between the spouses could be at an all-time low. In these cases, the spouse who...
How is property divided under Louisiana law?
Many divorcing couples worry about the impact that their divorce will have on their future and their finances. How much of your savings will you lose in the process of property division? What will happen to your retirement accounts? Will you be able to keep your home,...
How to divorce-proof your business
If you own your own business, you most likely have put a lot of effort into making it successful. You often face important decisions that will affect your business’ future. However, one area you might not realize you need to address is protecting your business in case...
3 ways to value a business for divorce purposes
Many divorcing couples do not work at the same place as their soon-to-be ex-spouse. Nonetheless, you and your partner may have decided to start a small business together. If you did so during the course of your marriage, there is a good chance the venture is marital...
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...
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...
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...
What divorce decisions will be best for your children?
As you file for divorce, there are many matters to consider. You might think about how you will make ends meet once you are on your own. And you may wonder whether you will be able to keep your home. Meanwhile, child custody could be difficult to determine. You might...
