Lafayette Louisiana Legal Blog

No matter how prepared you may feel going into your divorce proceedings in Lafayette, trust us here at the Southern Oaks Law Firm when we say that there are bound to be surprises awaiting. Such has been the experience of several clients that we have worked with in the...

Adopting a child is a rewarding experience for both of you. Creating a family that includes children who otherwise would not have a loving home is very commendable, but since it is a legal process, it involves a lot of requirements. When you finally reach the end and...

Divorces can be contentious affairs, with each spouse hiring the best attorney they can find and battling it out over everything from spousal support to who gets the marital home. But drawing out a divorce contest may not benefit both spouses in the long run, and if...

Divorce may be a necessary outcome in some cases, but it can also be expensive and frustrating. Particularly if you are over 50 years old, a divorce can end up costing you over $100,000 in some cases if all expenses and property division are taken into consideration....

There are significant dangers in the construction industry, and workers are at risk for injuries in their line of work. The job often requires extensive heavy lifting and the use of heavy machinery. In 2018, according to the United States Department of Labor, 21.1% of...

Divorced parents generally deal with custody and visitation questions between each other. Sometimes courts award one parent primary custody of a child, or both parents may share custody or visitation rights. However, under certain circumstances, a Louisiana court may...

Some Louisiana couples enter into a union through a covenant marriage. This form of marriage attempts to minimize divorce by placing certain requirements on a couple before they marry. These stipulations include the couple signing a declaration of intent that the...

Before an individual decides to plead guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, he or she should know about Louisiana's look-back period. The look-back period, also known as a "cleansing" period, is the time in which an offense stays on a motorist's driving...

Driving under the influence in Louisiana is a crime that can harm you in more ways than just losing your license and paying a fine. Depending on your circumstances and the number of previous charges, you can receive a jail term extending to five years. Apart from...

You might never dream of getting behind the wheel after having too much to drink, but would you drive if you slept badly the night before? According to U.S. News and World Report, driving when drowsy is comparable to driving while under the influence of alcohol. In...