by Tracy Shanks | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Justice, Divorce, Uncategorized
Can I get a divorce when one spouse lives out-of-state? I am asked this question frequently, and the answer is – Yes, you can! As long as you meet certain requirements, the fact that you or your spouse lives out-of-state has no impact on your divorce. I am...
by Tracy Shanks | Aug 28, 2020 | Blog, Divorce, Uncategorized
Once you have obtained a judgment of divorce, you can change your name back to your maiden name or the name you were using at the time of your marriage. The law allowing for a name change applies to men and women – anyone who changed their name as a result of a...
by Tracy Shanks | Aug 28, 2020 | Blog, Divorce, Uncategorized
When you are going through any legal matter, the lawyers at Cohen & Cohen emphasize having a strong understanding of the terminology that will be used throughout the process. Whether it’s a personal injury matter or a family law matter, knowing the lingo will...
by Tracy Shanks | Aug 21, 2020 | Blog, Divorce, Uncategorized
In Louisiana, the court processing time for uncontested divorces is anywhere from 2-6 months (depending on the parish you reside in). If you reside in Orleans or Jefferson Parish and need your divorce completed faster, your best option for a quick divorce is an...
by Tracy Shanks | Aug 14, 2020 | Blog, Divorce, Uncategorized
It is an unfortunate truth that many children grow up with only one parent in the picture. While this situation has countless emotional implications, it also causes legal problems for the care-giving parent. I believe it is imperative for a parent raising a child/ren...
by Tracy Shanks | Jul 27, 2020 | Blog, Divorce, Uncategorized
Can I get a divorce when one spouse lives out of the country? I am asked this question frequently, and the answer is – Yes, you can! Whether you live out of the country or your spouse lives out of country, we can get your uncontested divorce finalized without...
by Tracy Shanks | Jul 2, 2020 | Blog, Divorce, Uncategorized
Military divorces in Louisiana are, in most facets, handled the same way as civilian divorces. However, there are several federal statutes the court must consider when handling a military divorce that will affect distribution of pension, spousal support, child...
by Tracy Shanks | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog, Divorce, Uncategorized
A quick google search will take you to numerous offers for online divorce paperwork packages. These companies offer quick preparation of divorce paperwork for an attractive fee. However, these enticing offers may not be all they are cracked up to be. I...
by Tracy Shanks | Apr 28, 2020 | Blog, Divorce, Uncategorized
Co-parenting is hard. Co-parenting during a pandemic is harder. Here are some helpful tips to help co-parent your children during the Covid-19 pandemic. Be Compliant One of the biggest issues facing divorced parents during this pandemic is whether they can trust that...
