Ownership of credit card points in a divorce
We love buying things. Swiping credit cards for purchases is essentially a daily activity for many of us. But it’s not just the convenience of a credit card that we love, is it? Rewards points is what you’re probably really after. We don’t speak for everybody, however. Some credit card
Child acceptance after divorce
While divorce is a stressful time for you and your kids, it’s very possible to keep the tension under control and to protect your kids from the harmful effects that result from the process. Believe it or not, your kids could recover strongly from divorce and live fruitful life. The
To divorce or not to divorce? Here are four Signs to look at
Love can blind us easily when we’re in a relationship, especially with overlooking flaws of our spouse/partner. It’s easy to ignore toxic relationship problems or be too comfortable to want to get out of the relationship. Regardless, we have two options in an unhealthy marriage: work on repairing it, or
How alimony works in Louisiana
Alimony is intended for helping the receiving spouse maintain the same standard of living post-divorce that he or she had while married. Louisiana alimony law says that family law courts, either during or after a divorce, may grant alimony for a spouse that needs financial support. However, the expectation is
Uncontested divorce in louisiana
Contested divorce versus Uncontested Divorce. A contested divorce is where both parties are unable to come to some agreement on one or more major issues to end the marriage. In this case, they often have to go to court for resolving and examining the issues at hand. Aside from the
Four defenses involving fault divorce prevention in Louisiana
There are two types of divorces: no fault divorce and fault divorce. According to nolo.com, “one spouse cannot stop a no fault divorce . . . [but] a spouse can prevent a fault divorce, however, by convincing the court that he or she is not at fault”. The reason why a spouse
Gray prenups its never too late
It’s becoming increasingly common for older couples 65 years of age or older to get a divorce. Here, we discuss gray divorce. Laurie Israel of Market Watch points out a Pew Research study that illustrates the doubling of divorces for people 50 years of old and the tripling of divorces for those 65
Divorce during the holidays
Divorce is not an easy process, as we outline on our divorce page. It can get especially depressing during the Christmas holidays – a time for family, spending time with loved ones, and giving. With all of the warm holiday spirit around us with happy people around us, it can
New tax rules on alimony: Act before December 31st!
It’s finally December and the end of 2018 is soon approaching. With it being the end of the year, there is something changing in the world of divorce law: tax rules on alimony. December 31st, 2018 is the date by when couples need their divorce terms settled before any alimony tax
3 ways to save on taxes during your divorce
Divorce is, of all things, stressful. It can also put a dent in your finances, and some people are more fortunate than others. For those not so fortunate, or those just looking to save in general during the divorce process, we include three ways to save on taxes and put