What is a Domiciliary Parent?

What is a Domiciliary Parent?

In Louisiana, joint custody is presumed to be in the best interests of the children and is regularly awarded. Sole custody, on the other hand, is still awarded but is far less common. In this blog, we’ll define the role of a domiciliary parent as it relates to joint...
Do I Need an Official Custody Plan?

Do I Need an Official Custody Plan?

What Is a Custody Plan? A “custody plan,” or “custody agreement,” is a parenting plan endorsed by both parents. It includes a custody or visitation schedule (including a holiday schedule, if applicable) and often also includes a plan for dealing with any conflicts...

Fault in Divorce

We have talked about getting a divorce in Louisiana and the divorce procedure but what about fault? Now, I mentioned above you don’t have to prove fault to obtain a divorce. That’s true, but there are still some fault grounds to obtain a divorce, regardless of whether...

​Procedure For Getting a Divorce

If you have decided to get a divorce the procedure for obtaining a divorce varies depending on whether the applicable time period has passed. The most common occurrence is to seek a divorce either before, or immediately after, you separate. To begin the process, you...

Divorce & Family Law

Divorce is scary; for everyone. It’s an inherently stressful situation but it’s one you can make it through. In this blog, I’m going to talk about some of the common issues that come up and try to give you some general information. If you are considering getting a...