The primary duty of a family court judge serving in Louisiana is to protect the best interests of children involved in family-related legal issues. In many cases, this means setting aside the expressed wishes of either or both parents. In fulfilling their duty to...
Month: July 2019
Warning signs of adoption fraud
Couples that cannot have children on their own often turn to adoption to start a family. Accepting and loving children born to another person is a solution for all involved parties. However, adoption is an area vulnerable to fraud, especially when the parties do not...
Will all my family’s property be divided in divorce?
Asset division is a common concern among many divorcing spouses, and it can quickly become a point of conflict. This is understandable because spouses often invest a significant amount of time and effort to attain nice things for their family, and the way those assets...
What is the quickest method of divorce in Louisiana?
If there is one thing family law attorneys understand, it is divorce. Unfortunately, many couples reach a point where their marriages no longer work for either spouse. Sometimes, this realization evolves over months or even years, giving spouses time to plan the...
What kinds of non-economic damages are available after an injury?
Suffering a serious injury comes with many hardships. Victims usually face massive medical expenses due to hospitalization and continuing medical treatment. In most cases, victims will also miss a lot of work, which typically means that they lose a lot of income.When...
How long does it take to get a divorce in Louisiana?
Going through a divorce can be challenging, as two people prepare to transition to a new chapter in life. Yet many people experience it, particularly here. One study found Louisiana has the fourth-highest divorce rate in the U.S.There's one question that comes up...
When construction disputes arise, make sure you have legal help
In thriving cities like Baton Rouge, workers are busy on commercial construction projects nearly every day. To the average resident, these projects seem to flow in a routine manner. However, to those involved in these endeavors, it can be a nail-biting experience....