Louisiana Family Law Lawyers

In Louisiana, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
Yes, Louisiana law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. While a court may award temporary spousal support in a divorce case, … more
What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Louisiana?
Louisiana law recognizes prenuptial agreements, also known as matrimonial agreements, which comply with state law. Matrimonial agreements should be in writing and signed by both … more
Can The State Terminate A Parent's Rights Over Their Children?
Yes. Every state has an agency that protects the interests of children. That agency may ask the court to terminate parental rights. Usually, the state must show that the parent … more

Do I Need the Other Parent's Permission to Move Out-of-State With Our Child?
If you have custody of your child, you and your child should be able to move out of state without anyone else’s permission, right? Wrong! Most states have enacted laws that prohibit custodial parents from taking their children and moving out of state without notice to the court and/or the other parent. These laws are designed to prevent a custodial parent from removing a … more
Divorce and Division of Assets
Divorce is the legal termination of a marriage Divorce is different from a separation in that, by law, the marriage is considered to be formally ended. A separation may happen when couples are living separately but have not yet filed for a court order declaring a divorce. Property which is acquired during marriage: Property acquired during marriage is called marital property. … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
This chart from the Department of Health and Human Services shows the state laws regarding how income is determined for purposes of calculating a … more