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You and your spouse are preparing for a divorce. In addition to dividing your assets, you may also be wondering whether you’ll be responsible for your spouse’s debt.Continue reading to learn how Louisiana handles marital debt and what you can do about it....

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...

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...

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...

Parents are used to believing they know what’s best for their child and they are usually loathe to give up that control, But if parents can’t agree on child custody during a divorce, a judge will hold a custody hearing during which each parent can state...

Most people who get divorced don’t feel completely amicable toward one another. However, remaining civil may be important if the two of you share children.The following situations are very typical for couples who are getting divorced. Some might be considered...

In some cases, the decision to divorce is made long before couples can actually split. But, in Louisiana, you cannot file for divorce until 180 days after you have been physically separate from them. If you have kids, the waiting period is 365 days.If...

If you made the decision to divorce your spouse, you may be concerned about your financial future. This is especially true for spouses who earn less or are not currently employed.An amicable split can sometimes turn argumentative once money enters the discussion, as...

As the year winds down, this is the time when most people decide to re-evaluate what’s going on in their lives. If you’ve gone through a divorce it might be worth revisiting where you stand in regard to your agreements.Your divorce agreement is not written...

The process of separation and divorce can often result in a challenging relationship between former spouses. For couples who are also parents, no matter how difficult the dynamics may be, the top priority has to be the children. Shared custody arrangements for former...