People put off their divorces for all kinds of reasons, even long after they've acknowledged their desire to end their marriages. Often, if asked, they may note that they find the whole prospect of divorce intimidating or even frightening. It’s all so new. They’ve...
Month: August 2019
How is child custody decided when parents split up?
Child custody, for most parents, is the main focus of the divorce case. They care about asset division and things of this nature, but they really care the most about maintaining a relationship with their children. To work toward this end goal, you need to know how...
How much does a divorce cost?
If thinking about a divorce, you need an idea of the costs. A recent report suggests the average cost of a divorce is $15,000. Is that how much it will cost you? That depends. What can I do to keep divorce costs down? To reduce the costs of divorce, you need to take a...
What is adult adoption?
Adoption is largely considered one of the most joyous aspects of family law. Making a family whole can be a complex process, but one with a happy ending. It is not uncommon, however, for the individual in need of a loving family to be an adult. When the prospective...
Why do grandparents adopt their grandchildren in Louisiana?
Although information from the recent 2020 Census may change things, current data places Louisiana in the top five states where grandparents end up filling the role of parents for their grandchildren. There were roughly 67,000 grandparents supporting their...
How do closed and open adoptions differ?
Individuals and couples who are ready to adopt a child have several things that they have to think about when they’re getting ready for this process. While it’s easy to become lost in the technical matters, e.g., completing the home study, people who are embarking...
If you’re divorcing, know the value of your assets
One important step to take while going through a divorce is to look into having your property assessed for its true value. You and your spouse will need to divide your assets, but not knowing what those assets are worth is harmful to both of you. You can't bargain...
What is an expungement, and can you qualify for one?
Everybody makes mistakes, but only a select few people get caught while making them. If you happened to get caught by the police when you did something questionable years ago, you might still have to pay the price for that mistake today. Whether you plead guilty to a...
Watch out for the mental effects of a divorce
Divorce can be beneficial for your mental health. Many marriages become harmful to both parties in their final stages. However, the divorce process can also come with damaging emotional stressors that you need to be aware of. How can divorce affect your mental health?...
Is it more dangerous to drive on the weekends?
During the week, your driving schedule is pretty well established as you commute to work and back. You know that this exposes you to some level of risk, but you try to stay safe by giving yourself extra time and being a defensive driver. Anyway, you know that you must...
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