If you’ve ever been injured in a car wreck, hurt on the job or otherwise injured through the fault of someone else, you’ve likely researched Louisiana personal injury law to learn more. Injuries from an accident can last for years and affect every single aspect of your life. There’s no amount of money that can […]
The wedding date is set, the venue is booked and you’ve sent out the invitations – but you have a nagging feeling that keeps surfacing in the months before the big day. Prenuptial agreements may be something you have discussed with your soon-to-be or you’ve at least floated the idea of drafting a prenuptial agreement. […]
When hiring an attorney in Louisiana, you want to not only make sure you’re getting the best attorney for your legal issue, but you also want to get the best deal possible. Understanding the fee structure attorneys charge will help you save money in the long run. There’s basically 4 ways attorneys charge legal fees […]
Child custody in Louisian is either agreed upon by the parents or taken to court where the judge will decide. If you decide to agree outside of court, your agreement must be in the best interest of the child or the court may not agree and can award custody to the parents jointly. In short, […]
If you’re going through a split with your partner and you have children together, you may have questions regarding child custody in Louisiana. You probably already know that if you can’t agree on child custody or visitation, then you will have to take your matter to court and let the judge decide your case. The […]
The term “Naked Owner” may sound like a strange concept at first, but it’s easy to understand. If you’ve recently inherited property in Louisiana, there’s a good chance you’ve been introduced to the term and may have some questions and concerns. Ownership in Louisiana isn’t as cut and dry as you may think. You can […]
Usufruct is a complex legal term that can be hard to understand. The word “Usufruct” basically means “Use.” It can be defined as a right of one person on the property of another. This right of “Use” can be for a limited time such as 10 years or it can be for the lifetime of […]
Domicile is a term you hear often when discussing Louisiana law. You hear it in court and legal blogs every time you research a legal term. You’ve probably heard your attorney throw the word around a time or two, so what does it mean? You domicile is basically where you live. However, it can be […]
Louisiana has specific guidelines for how you can annul your marriage. Your situation must fit the criteria or your only option may be divorce. Many people believe that you have the option to either get divorced or have your marriage annulled, but this is not the case. The State of Louisiana has a body of […]
If you have children and are researching estate planning in Louisiana, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the term “Forced Heir” and have some questions. Louisiana law is different than all other states and have developed a body of law that uses many uncommon terms. There is a lot of misconceptions regarding forced heirs […]