Ways to take care of your children’s mental health during your divorce
It can be very difficult for children to weather their parents’ divorce. They may not fully understand the factors that are causing the divorce, and it may be hard for them to feel like life no longer features the kind of stability that kids crave. This reality can take a
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. Suddenly, your children must adjust
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 during the marriage. You are also
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 have to
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 ensure a person’s non-marital property remains safely and solely in
Do I have to split my retirement funds in a divorce?
The way that you divide your property with your spouse in your upcoming Louisiana divorce will determine your financial stability for years to come. The more that your ex claims in the divorce, the less you will have to rebuild your life. Obviously, your biggest assets will be the source
3 signs divorce may be on the horizon
Planning in advance for divorce can help it go smoothly. If you know that it’s coming, you can take the time to look into your legal options, gather important documents and make your plans for the future. As such, it’s important to understand what potential signs to look for in
Could weight loss surgery lead to divorce?
Anecdotal evidence has long suggested that when someone gets bariatric surgery and drops a lot of weight that their intimate relationships with others change in remarkable ways. However, a study by the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health has come out with some startling findings: Unmarried people who have bariatric
How do we make our divorce amicable?
The end of a marriage is, by all means, a difficult undertaking. Getting angry, emotional and confused is absolutely understandable. However, divorce does not have to be acrimonious. There are a variety of reasons why you should endeavor to make your divorce as amicable as possible. The most obvious ones are
Remember these tips if you’re a divorcing business owner
When you own a business and are going through a divorce, you need to keep in mind how your divorce could affect your business. Depending on your spouse’s role in the business and if you started it before or after your marriage, your business could be marital property and be subject