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Divorce can bring out the worst in affected individuals. With fears and uncertainty surrounding your home, income, and children, it is important to hire a divorce lawyer who understands your needs and priorities, and can lead you through the process with the least amount of Continue reading
Divorce can be an extremely difficult and confusing process, with emotions running high and complex legal concerns that you never considered before. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is one outcome that Louisiana family law courts may award to one spouse who requires financial support. These finances are meant to help the recipient maintain their quality of life once the marriage has ended.
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The unique laws in Louisiana known as forced heirs and heirship are in place in order to prevent people from disinheriting their children. In certain circumstances, these laws limit a person’s ability to leave their property to someone Continue reading
Your Last Will and Testament can be a huge relief, offering you peace of mind that your estate and loved ones will be appropriately cared for once you are gone. However, it is important to maintain the estate plan and treat it as a living document that should be Continue reading
Lack of legal experience and not following a proper process can result in personal injury cases in Louisiana becoming complicated, long drawn and stressful. This sometimes prevents victims from getting the right compensation and deters many from taking legal action. Being aware of your rights and what to do when hurt can Continue reading
The recent controversy surrounding Louisiana house representative Kyle Green has brought the issue of domestic abuse back into sharp focus. News reports point to court records which accuse of him hitting, kicking, and choking his wife last year. While Green and his wife Caina have since reconciled, very few abusive relationships have a happy ending. Many victims (mostly women and children), live in fear for Continue reading
Felonies are the most serious crimes; punishment may range from one-year of jail time to a death sentence. If you have been charged with a felony in Bossier City, having a good criminal defense attorney is critical to proving your innocence or getting a reduced punishment, at the very least.
Also, once you are a convicted felon, it will remain on your record unless it is expunged. This means you will lose certain rights that will affect your job prospects, as well as parental, voting, and gun-owning privileges. It is a good idea to talk about this with Continue reading
Estate planning is for everyone, not just the wealthy, as most people tend to assume. If you own any kind of property, have savings, children or elderly parents, then you need to plan how you will protect them if anything happens to you.
Did you know that almost half of Americans don’t have a will? This can complicate things tremendously for their loved ones. Lack of a will or proper estate planning means your family will end up in probate Continue reading
Did you know that the very first DUI (Driving Under the Influence) you receive in Shreveport can go on your criminal record? Subsequent charges can result in a felony conviction which will permanently affect your personal, professional and social life. When arrested/charged, you must Continue reading
