Is there any way for you to complete an affordable divorce?
If there’s one truth that most people accept about divorce, it is that the process is often financially devastating. Not only do you have to split everything you own with your spouse in most cases, but you will also have to worry about the cost of the divorce itself. Much
How you can help an employee who is going through a divorce
Never bring your problems to work, they say. Yet, if you have ever watched an employee going through a divorce, you know this is unrealistic. Getting divorced is emotional and stressful. So, it is crucial that, as an employer, you offer support to a worker who is going through a divorce. The
Dividing your 401k in a divorce
No matter how prepared you may feel going into your divorce proceedings in Lafayette, trust us here at the Southern Oaks Law Firm when we say that there are bound to be surprises awaiting. Such has been the experience of several clients that we have worked with in the past;
Covenant marriages and divorce in Louisiana
Louisiana is one of several states to offer so-called “covenant marriages.” A covenant marriage essentially requires a couple to go through more steps (including counseling) before they get married and make specific agreements. Covenant marriages can also make it harder to get a divorce. But divorce is still possible, even
Gray divorce related to longer lives
In recent years, studies have found that gray divorce (the divorce of those who are 50 and older) is growing more popular. Since the 1990s, this rate has essentially doubled. Other divorce rates have fallen in that same time. Why is gray divorce so common and even growing more so?
Can sharing a common goal ease divorce?
Divorces can be contentious affairs, with each spouse hiring the best attorney they can find and battling it out over everything from spousal support to who gets the marital home. But drawing out a divorce contest may not benefit both spouses in the long run, and if they have children,
How can I lower the cost of a divorce?
Divorce may be a necessary outcome in some cases, but it can also be expensive and frustrating. Particularly if you are over 50 years old, a divorce can end up costing you over $100,000 in some cases if all expenses and property division are taken into consideration. According to Forbes
Can spouses in a covenant marriage divorce?
Some Louisiana couples enter into a union through a covenant marriage. This form of marriage attempts to minimize divorce by placing certain requirements on a couple before they marry. These stipulations include the couple signing a declaration of intent that the couple has received premarital counseling and that they have
How can mediators assist in a divorce?
When couples in Louisiana decide that it may be time to split up and go their separate ways, there can be a lot of conflict ahead. This may make it seem difficult to have an uncontested divorce. Fortunately, however, it is still entirely possible for you to achieve this. Encyclopedia.com
How do I get a divorce in Louisiana?
You have made the difficult decision to file for divorce. Although the upcoming proceedings will cause stress and an upheaval of emotions, you know this choice is what is best for you and your family. The divorce process is simple enough to understand. But it will take time and patience.