On behalf of Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | Jul 11, 2019 | family law
When parents are unable to care for a minor child or the child’s parent limits contact with grandparents, the grandparents may desire custodial rights. In Louisiana, grandparents can request legal custody or visitation only under specific circumstances. If you are a...
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 | 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 | 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 | Dec 31, 2018 | family law, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | Nov 5, 2018 | family law, Firm News
In Louisiana, most parents in a divorce context are awarded joint custody of their minor children. “Joint custody” means that each parent must have “frequent and continuing contact” with their minor children. Child support is...
On behalf of Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | Oct 3, 2018 | family law, Firm News
A divorce will have a big impact on any children from the relationship. Children may worry about how their lives will be affected as their parents untie the binds that hold their family together, and they may have concerns over whether divorce will mean that they need...
On behalf of Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | Sep 19, 2018 | family law, Firm News
When a person decides that they want to adopt a child, they have made the choice to be responsible for that child and to include them in their family. In some cases, families in Louisiana may look to adopt children from foster care or from private domestic agencies....
On behalf of Carleton Hebert Wittenbrink & Shoenfelt, LLC | Aug 22, 2018 | family law, Firm News
Under certain circumstances, grandparents in Louisiana can seek visitation time with their grandchildren. Their options are somewhat limited, however, as parents generally retain a considerable amount of power over who spends time with their kids and may be able to...
