Spousal support, commonly referred to as “alimony”, may be awarded during or after a divorce in Louisiana. Spousal support is a court-ordered payment from one spouse to the other, either during the divorce or for a period after the divorce. This...
Are you considering divorce and want to know how long it takes to receive a divorce judgment? This article discusses the different components of divorce and explains how each component affects the time it takes to get a divorce in Louisiana. There are two important...
There is no question that during the COVID-19 pandemic many married couples have struggled with job losses, unexpected homeschooling, the death of loved ones, and so many other traumas. While it is still too early to tell what the full effect of Covid-19 will be on...
One of the most important factors in searching for a divorce attorney is budget. Most people only have so much money to spend, and most divorce attorneys cost a lot of money. So, you may be looking for the cheapest divorce attorney out there to handle your case. Is...
One of the hardest issues to deal with when coming to a custody agreement with your spouse is the holiday schedule. You are used to spending every holiday with your children every year. Now that you are separating from your spouse or partner, you will have to share...
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