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Louisiana judges must make custody decisions based on the best interests of children. Louisiana statute outlines several factors that play a role in the judge’s decision. Which factors do judges consider when determining custody? Factors that determine a child’s best interest Louisiana statute requires judges to consider all relevant factors when they determine what a child’s best interests are. The…

Divorce signals more than just the end of a marriage — it is also the end of a financial partnership. Like all things that involve finances, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will likely get involved. Thankfully, the IRS does not tax the majority of the financial split that happens during divorce, but there are some things to be aware of…

For Louisiana couples who are getting a divorce, if the case is decided on by a judge, it can be difficult to achieve an outcome that is acceptable to both sides. Many cases are acrimonious and any attempt at a resolution will be useless. For couples who are on reasonably good terms and want to try to reach a consensus…

Most married couples in Louisiana don’t want to think about the possibility of getting divorced. However, divorce can happen to anyone–and if you didn’t sign a prenup or postnup, you’ll wish you thought ahead. If you didn’t sign a prenup, you could sign a contract during your marriage called a postnuptial agreement. The postnup is similar to the prenup, although…

Louisiana courts generally recognize the validity of postnuptial agreements, and they are often used to negotiate the terms of a divorce before a marriage comes to an end. As the name implies, these agreements are reached after a wedding takes place. There are several reasons why it may make sense to consider creating a custom marriage contract with your spouse.…

A prenuptial agreement may be an ideal tool to help a Louisiana couple negotiate the terms of their divorce before their marriage becomes official. This type of agreement might be used to clarify who retains ownership of a company after a marriage ends. It can also be used to ensure that children from a previous marriage receive an inheritance. However,…

A child support modification is a way for the Louisiana courts to change the court order that indicates how much a parent is required to pay in child support. The parent requesting the child support alteration must present a tangible change in circumstances that occurred between the original child support order and the modification request. Circumstances can include updated child…

While almost every divorce is stressful and emotionally taxing, those involving child custody disputes have the potential to be even more taxing. If you believe that your being named as the primary or sole guardian of your children after a divorce is important for the wellbeing of your children, you will need to provide proof of that claim in court.…