Obtaining a divorce is a major decision that can result in significant life changes. Additionally, the divorce process itself can often be stressful, even at the best of times. However, there are precautionary measures available that could help make the divorce...
Month: August 2020
Co-parents face unique challenges when their teen starts driving
Having a new teen driver adds a whole new list of worries to your life. If you and your co-parent are divorced, you also need to deal with the fact a significant part of your child’s learning and early driving experience will take place when you’re not with them. If...
Why it’s imperative that you drive carefully in the rain
Rain is a common event in southern Louisiana, especially during hurricane season. It’s imperative that drivers use proper safety measures if they have to get out in the rain. Of course, it’s usually best to avoid driving in the rain if you can. Because you might have...
Ways to help an adopted toddler adjust to their new family
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...
5 ways to avoid driving distractions
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...
Who has to approve your request for a stepparent adoption?
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...
Watch out for water accidents in summer
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...
Could a “morning-after” drunk driver have caused your auto accident?
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...
Can you share custody when you have pets instead of kids?
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...
Divorce when you have adopted children: What to remember
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...
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