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Drug charges become much more serious when federal authorities get involved. Federal and state courts follow different rules and sentencing structures. As such, the defense strategy may vary from one case to another. What makes a drug charge a federal offense? Federal...
When you and your spouse cannot agree, everyday choices may turn into major conflicts. Vaccines, school plans and religious upbringing often create some of the hardest custody disputes. In Louisiana, judges generally focus on one guiding idea: the best interest of the...
Divorce can change your daily life overnight. One household becomes two, and bills that once felt manageable may start pressing on a single income. In Louisiana, spousal support — often called alimony — comes in two forms: interim and final. While both involve...
A criminal charge can raise serious concerns in a custody case. In Louisiana, judges focus on whether your situation could affect your child’s safety and stability. How Louisiana courts evaluate criminal charges in custody cases Louisiana courts decide custody based...
If you are a parent who is unfamiliar or uncertain with the state’s child support processes, this blog may be able to provide you with quick answers to three frequently asked questions about child support modifications in Louisiana. Can the non-paying parent request...
If you or your spouse is going through a divorce, the process can become more challenging when military service is part of your life. In Louisiana, regular divorces follow civil codes that apply to most residents. Military divorces, however, bring extra factors that...
Prior convictions could affect people on a deeply personal level. Individuals facing divorce or child custody disputes may worry about how a prior conviction might affect their rights in family court. How much influence can criminal records have on family law...
Parents have many responsibilities and rights when they have children. Parents typically need to provide the basic resources that their children require for health and safety. Shelter, food, clothing and other basic needs are the responsibility of the parents. Parents...
A comfortable requirement requires various sources of support. People need resources of their own that can help pay for certain expenses. They require ongoing income, medical benefits and a stable place to live. Married couples often work together to ensure their...
Anyone accused of breaking the law has a right to defend themselves. Those facing serious criminal accusations have the right to legal representation. Even those accused of relatively minor offenses can fight back and assert their innocence. Technically, a traffic...