Despite orders handed down by a family law court, thousands of Louisiana parents neglect or refuse to meet their child support obligations. This leaves the custodial parent with the overwhelming task of making ends meet without help from the co-parent. However, the...
Month: June 2019
How can divorced parents tell if parental alienation is an issue?
Local family law attorneys can teach you a lot about the procedures involved in getting a divorce. They possess authoritative knowledge of the Louisiana laws that govern their practices and routinely guide spouses through the divorce process. Good family law attorneys...
Louisiana man suffers serious hand injury on cruise ship
A Louisiana native has filed a lawsuit against American Cruise Lines for an incident that he claims cost him part of his right thumb.The vacationer was hoping to enjoy an uneventful cruise on the Queen of the West from Portland to Clarkston. Instead, he ended up...
How is your child custody determined in Louisiana?
If you are facing a divorce with a particularly unstable or erratic spouse, you are likely concerned about how to protect your child throughout the process. Child custody is one of the most difficult parts of a divorce settlement. Emotions run high when the outcome is...
Handling conflict between your co-parent and your new partner
When parents divorce, they have to remain in each other's lives to some extent. They need to communicate about the kids and attend school and extracurricular activities together. They may even continue to attend family holiday gatherings together. If they get along,...
When bullying becomes physical assault in nursing homes
You might think that the worries of being the victim of a bully ended in high school. Unfortunately, some people remain bullies their entire lives. When they enter nursing homes and other senior living facilities in their sunset years, they can torment those who live...
What you should know if you have supervised child visitation
If a court has ordered that your visitation time with your children be supervised, you likely know why that decision was made. Supervised visitation is most commonly ordered when there has been an issue with a parent's behavior (or alleged behavior) that concerns a...