New Orleans Law Blog
Can getting SR-22 insurance after a DUI may keep me driving?
After getting a DUI in Louisiana, you may worry about losing your license. You may also feel overwhelmed by insurance premium hikes and possibly replacing your car. If you caused damage to someone else’s property or person that exceeds the payment cap for the...
Figuring out college tuition for kids of divorced parents
Parents and students in Louisiana may have access to FAFSA applications from as early as October 1. However, many people procrastinate. Parents may also feel confused about how to handle the applications if they recently divorced or if either parent remarried....
Getting a divorce may be costly
Getting a divorce in Louisiana can cost money even after the divorce is finalized. These costs are not just related to the legal side of divorce but also to the life changes that follow. Even so, there are mistakes people can make during the divorce process that...
Breaking the cycle of domestic violence
In Louisiana, domestic violence remains a growing problem. No region wants to lead in areas of violence and the mistreatment of women and children, but this is often the case for the Pelican State. Still, it is important to note that many of the people who become...
Doctors charged for patients’ opioid abuse
As the opioid crisis continues to affect New Orleans and other areas in Louisiana, many people wonder when law enforcement will hold pharmaceutical companies and doctors accountable for the role they play. Instead, the federal government and local law enforcement seem...
Do you have a financial plan for your child support?
While you appreciate receiving child support to help you build a life for your child in Louisiana, you have to ensure you spend every penny of that support wisely. Do you have a budget laid out for your child support payments? GOBankingRates offers guidance on how to...
Why does binge drinking increase during the holiday season?
While fall has just tumbled its way through the air in Louisiana, the end-of-the-year holidays seem to arrive faster than you may like. The festive spirit often encourages the drinking of spirits, which can lead to encounters with law enforcement and a shiny new DUI...
Do you know how to handle child custody during the holidays?
With the fall season officially settled in Louisiana, the holiday season will be in full swing before you know it. If you have divorced and share custody of your kids with their other parent, have you discussed how and whether custody arrangements will change for the...
Do you understand how traffic cameras work?
In your attempt to make it to work or a social engagement on time, you may have sped through a yellow light in Louisiana, one that snapped you blazing through an intersection just as the light turned red. Is it worth you fighting the ticket you got in the mail? To...
Could spending less on your wedding save you from a divorce?
While planning your marriage and your shared life in Louisiana with your soon-to-be-spouse, the last thing on your mind is a divorce. Unfortunately, that lack of foresight could be what shatters your relationship. That, and spending too much on your wedding. PBS News...
New Orleans Law Blog
Can getting SR-22 insurance after a DUI may keep me driving?
After getting a DUI in Louisiana, you may worry about losing your license. You may also feel overwhelmed by insurance premium hikes and possibly replacing your car. If you caused damage to someone else’s property or person that exceeds the payment cap for the...
Figuring out college tuition for kids of divorced parents
Parents and students in Louisiana may have access to FAFSA applications from as early as October 1. However, many people procrastinate. Parents may also feel confused about how to handle the applications if they recently divorced or if either parent remarried....
Getting a divorce may be costly
Getting a divorce in Louisiana can cost money even after the divorce is finalized. These costs are not just related to the legal side of divorce but also to the life changes that follow. Even so, there are mistakes people can make during the divorce process that...
Breaking the cycle of domestic violence
In Louisiana, domestic violence remains a growing problem. No region wants to lead in areas of violence and the mistreatment of women and children, but this is often the case for the Pelican State. Still, it is important to note that many of the people who become...
Doctors charged for patients’ opioid abuse
As the opioid crisis continues to affect New Orleans and other areas in Louisiana, many people wonder when law enforcement will hold pharmaceutical companies and doctors accountable for the role they play. Instead, the federal government and local law enforcement seem...
Do you have a financial plan for your child support?
While you appreciate receiving child support to help you build a life for your child in Louisiana, you have to ensure you spend every penny of that support wisely. Do you have a budget laid out for your child support payments? GOBankingRates offers guidance on how to...
Why does binge drinking increase during the holiday season?
While fall has just tumbled its way through the air in Louisiana, the end-of-the-year holidays seem to arrive faster than you may like. The festive spirit often encourages the drinking of spirits, which can lead to encounters with law enforcement and a shiny new DUI...
Do you know how to handle child custody during the holidays?
With the fall season officially settled in Louisiana, the holiday season will be in full swing before you know it. If you have divorced and share custody of your kids with their other parent, have you discussed how and whether custody arrangements will change for the...
Do you understand how traffic cameras work?
In your attempt to make it to work or a social engagement on time, you may have sped through a yellow light in Louisiana, one that snapped you blazing through an intersection just as the light turned red. Is it worth you fighting the ticket you got in the mail? To...
Could spending less on your wedding save you from a divorce?
While planning your marriage and your shared life in Louisiana with your soon-to-be-spouse, the last thing on your mind is a divorce. Unfortunately, that lack of foresight could be what shatters your relationship. That, and spending too much on your wedding. PBS News...
