Adopting an infant allows its new parents to create a bond with their new bundle of joy. However, adopting a toddler that has already had some life experiences can call for understanding and patience. The child may have already experienced poverty, abandonment and...
Responsible drivers in and around Lafayette know that distracted driving often gets people seriously hurt in auto accidents. But it can seem like you are in the minority sometimes when you see other drivers texting or talking on their cellphones. You do your best to...
Adoptions in Louisiana don't always involve strangers taking in children from foster care or from other countries. Sometimes, adoption occurs inside an existing family unit. Also known as intrafamily adoptions, these family changes help stabilize a child's situation...
When you're a child, there is nothing better on a hot day than to jump into the water to cool off. Yet, water carries a lot of danger. According to Lousiana’s Department of Health (DOH), 60% more children between 0 - 14 years of age drowned in the state during 2020...
Most responsible adults understand that getting behind the wheel after a night of drinking is a universally bad idea. Spending the night on a friend’s couch is much preferable over attempting that dangerous drive home while under the influence of alcohol. But when...
Not every family grows by adding children. Plenty of modern couples augment their happiness by adding pets or fur babies to their families. Cats and dogs can provide love and companionship and often require significant effort and education, just like children. Couples...
The decision to adopt a child isn’t something that any parent takes lightly -- and parents aren’t likely to adopt in the first place unless they assume that their marriage is solid and will continue to be so for years to come. Unfortunately, that’s not always how...
After a car accident, the compensation from insurance may be the only resource a victim has to cover the collision costs. When accidents involving medical expenses can cost thousands of dollars or more, it is vital to ensure you are doing everything to get the...
It’s long been customary for married women in this country to take their spouse’s surname. While that may not always hold true today, it’s still a common practice. So, what does that mean for a married woman that divorces? Can you simply revert to your maiden name or...
The chances are good that you and your spouse don't agree about how to split up your property when you divorce. Your debts can also be a source of serious contention. The bigger the debt, the more likely it is that you want help paying it. Whether your spouse will...
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