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Divorce Law

Property and Money Division After a Divorce

Introduction to the Property Partition If spouses cannot agree on who gets property or who will pay the debts following a divorce, they can petition the Court to partition community property. The Court will then determine whether the property is community or separate, or both, and divide the community property among the spouses in a partition proceeding. The Court can also resolve any claims of the spouses arising from the

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Divorce Law

Divorce and Property Division in the State of Louisiana

Acquired assets during the marriage for Louisiana couples are considered community property. If they divorce, these assets are divided into equal shares. Many couples in Louisiana are able to acquire property and assets over the course of their marriages. They often share these assets. Even though marriages are often entered into with the best intentions, they can sometimes fail. If a couple decides to divorce, they will need to divide

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Divorce Law

Louisiana's Property Division: How does it work? Here's What You Need To Know About Community Property Law

Parting with your property is one of the most difficult parts of divorcing. It’s likely that half of your property will be lost. You worked so hard for it. It’s possible that you feel helpless in the face of its division. You can still protect your property during the proceedings by learning Louisiana’s property laws. GENERAL COMMUNITY PROPERTY Divorce is often a complicated issue. People are often unsure what their

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Divorce Law

Louisiana Divorce: 3 Top Tips on Property Division

What is the marital property division in Louisiana? Is Louisiana considered a Community Property State? Yes, Louisiana is among the few states that have community property laws. While equitable distribution principles are generally accepted in most states, Louisiana is not one of them. Louisiana’s community property laws aim to equalize property between a couple in divorce proceedings. Community Property and Separate Property Louisiana law holds that all assets and liabilities

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Divorce Law

Five Tips for Co-Parenting After a Divorce

Divorce brings about significant changes in the family dynamic. Children feel uncertain during the period following divorce. They may feel anxious and confused as they try to adjust to all the changes. For a peaceful transition, it is important to know how parents approach co-parenting. The following five tips can help you have a successful co-parenting experience. Tip #1. Separate your feelings about your ex from those about your child.

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Estate Law

5 Common Misconceptions about Power of Attorney Documents in Louisiana

Many people don’t use the Power of Attorney documents because they are not fully understood. Every state has its own civil codes that govern Power of Attorney documents. Before you can trust that your documents will be valid and complete, it is important to speak with an estate planning lawyer in the state where you reside. These are common misconceptions regarding Louisiana Power of Attorney documents and the truths an

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Estate Law

12 Estate Planning Mistakes That You Must Avoid

After you have decided to create an estate plan to ensure your property is distributed in accordance with your wishes, it should give you peace of mind and avoid problems for your loved ones. However, you need to bear in mind that you can’t make mistakes when estate planning. Each estate plan is unique. However, there are some common estate planning mistakes that people should avoid.  Waiting until it is

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Estate Law

Louisiana Wills and Successions: A Summary

Louisiana Last Will and Testaments are part of an estate plan that transfers property ownership upon the death or incapacity of the testator. What does a will do? An essential part of estate planning in Louisiana is the Last Will and Testament. It lets you express your wishes regarding how your assets will be distributed to loved ones and close friends after your death. Louisiana intestate succession law governs how

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Divorce Law

4 Helpful Tips for Louisiana Military Divorce

If you’re going it alone, divorce can be difficult and lonely. Even the strongest people can be overwhelmed by trying to manage the legal, financial, and emotional aspects that come with a divorce. It’s easy for depression to set in when you add the possibility of having children affected and all your day-to-day stuff. In Louisiana, military divorces are treated in the same manner as civil divorces. However, it is

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Divorce Law

Five Top Tips for Child Custody Agreement

There are two basic ways to decide child custody after you divorce your partner or spouse. Either the court will decide custody, or you and your ex can reach an agreement about how you will all care for your children. Parents can avoid expensive court hearings and the bitterness that comes with a court battle. We recommend that parents reach a child custody arrangement concerning their children, and then have

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Divorce Law

Legal Separation VS Divorce: What's The Difference?

Have you and your spouse been going through a rough spot that you just can’t seem to get through? Have you been considering calling it quits like 40-50% of the other married couples in the U.S.? But you’re still not sure you’re ready for a divorce? Do you know the difference between legal separation VS divorce? What Does It Mean to Get Divorced? Divorce occurs when a court issues a

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Estate Law

No Will? No Way! 5 Compelling Reasons Why Every Adult Needs A Will

Are you one of the 50% of the adults who have no will? If so, what are you waiting for? Are you waiting until you make more money or have more assets? Are you waiting until you have kids, have a house, or for some other “important” thing to happen? Chances are already very likely that you have a compelling reason to make a will today. What is a Will?

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