by Tracy Shanks | Feb 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Tracy Shanks | Jan 27, 2021 | Blog, Divorce, Uncategorized
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...
by Tracy Shanks | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog, Divorce, Uncategorized
Many things have slowed down during the Covid-19 pandemic. The good news is you can still obtain a quick uncontested divorce in Louisiana. This blog article will discuss slight changes in how quick divorces are processed due to Covid-19 as well as best practices for...
by Tracy Shanks | Oct 9, 2020 | Blog, Divorce, Uncategorized
When you separate from your spouse or partner, you have two options on how child custody will be decided. Either the court can determine custody or you and your ex can come to an agreement relating to how you all will care for your children. By reaching an agreement,...
by Tracy Shanks | May 11, 2019 | Blog, Divorce
My clients often find themselves in a situation where they do not know the location of their spouse when they are ready to start divorce proceedings. This can be for a number of reasons: they have been separated so long they no longer have any contact...