Sometimes, foster children can add so much meaning to your life that you want to give them a home and lots of love for the rest of their lives. Adoption seems the most logical approach for families that want to parent their foster child permanently. While adoption is...
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Month: February 2022
Ways to take care of children’s mental health during a divorce
Why? What is divorce? What happens now? These are questions you likely will hear from your children upon breaking the news that you and their other parent will go your separate ways. But you may expect a lot more challenges as psychological problems may surface....
3 things to know about a concussion
One possible injury you may face in a motor vehicle accident is a head injury. These range from minor to catastrophic. Traumatic brain injuries range from concussions up to more serious injuries that cause the person to be in a coma. If you’ve been in a car crash,...
Would supervised visitation benefit your child?
Ideally, separated parents will both be able to play an active role in the upbringing of their children. Nonetheless, family dynamics can be complex, particularly when parents have separated. The family court is more than aware of this, which is why there are numerous...
What is highway hypnosis (and how do you prevent it)?
If you’re like a lot of other Americans, you’re going to rack up some miles on the highway this winter as you make the long drive to your parent’s or grandparent’s home for the holidays. Just be careful that you don’t let highway hypnosis take over. Highway hypnosis...
Would I lose my small business in a divorce?
The more financial success you have enjoyed during your marriage, the more you have to lose in a contentious divorce. Louisiana is a community property state, which means that you and your spouse share an ownership interest in each other's property and income from...
Adrenaline sometimes masks pain after a wreck
Adrenaline is a hormone that your body releases at times of extreme stress. This means that you’ll often have an adrenaline rush during a traumatic incident, such as a car accident. This is a natural response by your body because adrenaline can help you survive and...
Splitting up your friend and social groups as you divorce
If you and your soon-to-be ex have been a couple for a long time, you socialize with other couples. You probably have some single people in your friend groups that you’re both close with. A divorce can send a shockwave through these groups. People may feel like they...
What if your co-parent outspends you this holiday season?
It seems like the “Black Friday” sales are starting earlier than ever each year. If this is going to be your first holiday as a separated or divorced parent, you could soon find yourself in a competition you never entered with your co-parent for the most expensive and...
4 reasons to consider a prenuptial agreement
Couples on the verge of marriage must address many topics before taking that final step into matrimony. One topic often overlooked, though, is whether to pursue a prenuptial agreement. Created before the marriage, a prenuptial agreement is a contract that will help...
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