Lafayette Louisiana Legal Blog
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,...
Do you understand the full cost of adoption?
If you plan on starting a family here in Louisiana, you may consider adopting. Besides looking at your current home and lifestyle to determine your readiness for adoption, you should also closely examine your bank account. For consideration, American Adoptions focuses...
Financial assistance is available for families suffering loss
When a loved one is injured or killed as the result of someone else’s actions or unlawful behavior, a Louisiana family suffers emotionally and also financially because of the unexpected expenses. At Southern Oaks Law Firm, it is well understood how obtaining...
How do I apply for expungement?
Expungement removes your arrest history from public record. Even in Louisiana courts, the process may vary from one court to the next. To go through the process, there are misconceptions and falsehoods that a person needs to see past first. Here is what you need to...
The financial benefits of divorce
Divorce often comes with a swirl of negative emotions. Louisiana spouses with rocky marriages may be unable to detach themselves from the fact that their relationship is ending in a way they may not have intended. Shedding light on some of the benefits of filing for...
