Lafayette Louisiana Legal Blog
Licensing requirements for adopting a child in Louisiana
Opening your home to a Louisiana child who does not have one can change that child’s entire life, and it can also potentially give you the family you always dreamed of having. At Southern Oaks Law Firm, we have considerable experience assisting clients who want to...
How can mediators assist in a divorce?
When couples in Louisiana decide that it may be time to split up and go their separate ways, there can be a lot of conflict ahead. This may make it seem difficult to have an uncontested divorce. Fortunately, however, it is still entirely possible for you to achieve...
How do I get a divorce in Louisiana?
You have made the difficult decision to file for divorce. Although the upcoming proceedings will cause stress and an upheaval of emotions, you know this choice is what is best for you and your family. The divorce process is simple enough to understand. But it will...
Is an amicable divorce possible?
It is common for emotions to run high during a divorce, for couples to have bitter feelings and to face resentment from their partners. Difficult divorces, at times, might seem more common. The truth is that amicable divorce is possible, as stated by the Guardian. It...
Determining the overall cost of a DUI
While out having a great time with friends at a bar in Louisiana, a DUI may be the farthest thing from a person’s mind. That also means the cost of a DUI charge may be the last thing on someone’s mind. Alcohol.org offers an in-depth look at the total cost of a DUI....
How divorced parents can raise their kids as a team
Divorced parents raising kids together in Louisiana may occasionally encounter conflict regarding childrearing. Either that or newly divorced parents could want to get ahead of complications. Psychology Today has both groups covered with co-parenting insights....
What are the risks of pleading guilty to a DWI?
A DWI charge is not the same as a conviction. Yet, many people who find themselves facing this type of charge treat it as such without taking the time to defend themselves against it. The consequences of even a first-time DWI charge are nothing to gloss over. They are...
How do you know when it is time for a divorce?
When Louisiana couples tie the knot, most expect it to be for life or forever, depending on your personal beliefs. Couples do not go into a marriage expecting it to end, and sometimes you may not see it coming. If you are dealing with problems in your marriage and...
Custody factors that are relevant to your child’s best interest
As you approach the child custody negotiation portion of your Louisiana divorce, you may be wondering what you can do to secure the best possible parenting schedule. You want what is best for your child, and you want the custody outcome to reflect that. At Southern...
What is Louisiana’s Katie Bug’s Law?
Katie Bug's Law was signed into effect by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards. This law is intended to help families seeking justice over a fatal accident, and allows law enforcement officials to test a driver for drugs or alcohol in their system after a car crash,...
