Helping Families Navigate Through Challenging Times
One of the biggest mistakes I see after a car accident is people waiting too long to get medical care—even when they are actually hurting. They think they will be fine. They don’t want to complain. They don’t want to make a big deal out of something that may go away...
The insurance adjuster is not your friend. They may be friendly. They may sound concerned. They may tell you they just need a few details. But they are gathering information for the insurance company—not protecting your claim. That is an important distinction, because...
What to do after a car accident in Louisiana when you are shaken, confused, and not sure what happens next. A car accident rarely feels organized. One minute, you are driving. The next, someone is asking whether you are hurt, cars are backing up behind you, your phone...
Your social media can become the insurance company’s favorite piece of evidence—and most of the time, you handed it to them for free. After an accident, posting an update may feel completely harmless. You may share a picture of the damaged car, check in from the...
Louisiana recognizes no-fault divorce, but one may obtain a fault-based divorce if the other spouse committed adultery. What does that mean? And should you file a divorce based on adultery if you caught your spouse cheating? If a spouse is found to be "at fault" for...
Divorce can be stressful. But it doesn't have to be. I know, I know... your ex is a jerk... I get it. But you have the power to turn it off. You do! Wouldn't that be awesome? To turn a valve on all the stress. To not care. To be bothered less?Easier said than done.But...
The holidays can be overwhelming. Adding a custody or visitation conflict can make the holidays unbearable.Here are three (3) tips to help you manage your side of the deal (as you cannot manage the other parent!)(1) Know the holiday schedule.The holiday visitation...
Child Support To determine how much child support one parent owes the other, Louisiana uses Guidelines for Determination of Child Support, which can be found in La. R.S. 9:315 et seq. Why do I have to pay support? The premise of the guidelines is that child support is...
There are two types of Spousal Support recognized in Louisiana. (1) Interim Spousal Support; and, (2) Permanent Spousal Support (which does not necessarily mean forever). (1) Interim Spousal Support ("ISS") may be requested by a spouse during the pendency of divorce...
What is an executor and how to I choose one?An executor is a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of their will.Anyone aged 18 or above can be an executor. Many people choose their spouse or adult children. The executor can also be a beneficiary.So...