One of the most important questions in a Louisiana divorce is the division of the couple's property. Many residents of Baton Rouge understand that Louisiana is a community property state, but they usually do not understand how the law would affect the division of...
How mediation can reduce the stress of a divorce
Residents of Baton Rouge who are contemplating a divorce may be uneasy about the anticipated stress, anxiety and anger that are the frequent but unwelcome components of the process. One of the most effective methods of eliminating these reactions from a divorce is the...
Enforcing an order for support in another state
People in Baton Rouge who have endured the emotional upheaval of the divorce process often assume that the entry of the court order terminating the marriage will also terminate the stress of the divorce. Even if life becomes calmer for all parties, unforeseeable...
Protecting a small business in a divorce in Louisiana
For many entrepreneurs in Baton Rouge, their business is their principal asset. It may have more value than a residence or a couple's personal property. Yet, very few business owners take concrete steps to protect their business in the event of a divorce. The state's...
What happens to a business in a Louisiana divorce?
No one plans to get a divorce, but ending a marriage is common. About half the marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. As a business owner, you might have asked your spouse to sign a prenuptial agreement to protect the business. Or you could have drawn up a partnership...
Can child and spousal support debts be discharged in bankruptcy?
Life often presents us with many head-slapping moments and the question "Why didn't I think of that earlier?" One of those questions, most frequently asked after a divorce proceeding is complete, is whether obligations for spousal support and child support can be...
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...
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...
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,...
