From a young age, many Americans are taught that getting an education will result in a good job. This is often true, but regardless of how much money you might earn by working for someone else’s company, your options remain limited. Starting your own business can seem...
Common questions kids have for divorcing parents
You’ve broken the news to your kids that you and your spouse are divorcing. It’s a big shock. Your kids are now entering a new phase of life. The family is no longer intact and that uncertainty is scary for kids. But you need to be strong and confident for your kids...
3 Tips For Hiring The Right Attorney For Legal Business Issues
Most small business owners don’t have the luxury of having an in-house attorney to handle legal matters as they arise. However, the potential cost of not having ready legal counsel to advise on emergent threats greatly outweighs the cost of establishing a relationship...
An overview of Louisiana law regarding Spousal Support
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...
Business formation can set the tone for success
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 potentially...
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...
