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Kids need structure and stability after divorce
The divorce you just went through was emotionally tough, but it may have been even more difficult for your children. They just endured the disruption of their parents splitting up and the upheaval of their lives as they knew it changing for good. You and…
Talking to your children about underage DUI
Alcohol is a risk that adolescents and sometimes even younger children may face. Peer pressure becomes increasingly prevalent as children move into the teen years, and underage drinking is a widespread problem among teens and university students. One way you can help your children avoid…
The dangers of prescription painkillers
Most people know to avoid illegal substances for health and legal reasons. However, some people do not understand the dangers of prescription painkillers. This false sense of safety is highest among young adults, who are most likely to use these drugs without a prescription, says…
Are my spouse and I good candidates for uncontested divorce?
Your best friend was recently divorced and told you how mediation saved her thousands of dollars and helped her avoid a great deal of contention. Now that your marriage is heading in the same direction, you may wonder if an uncontested divorce can work for…
Always check your handbag for a gun before flying
Plenty of Louisiana residents love to exercise their Second Amendment rights, but you need to make sure you do not have a gun on your person when you go through TSA at the airport. It is worth reiterating the point, especially after the season finale…
3 tips for talking to your teen about drug abuse
Drug abuse among teens is a serious issue. Thankfully, if you talk openly and honestly with your teen about substance abuse, he or she is less likely to suffer from addiction. If you want to prevent your child from using drugs in the future, or…
What you should know about expunging juvenile records
Juvenile offenses and the juvenile justice system – that is, crimes and the legal system for minors under the age of 18 – do not function in the same way as the adult court system. There are different laws governing these offenses and courts that…
Property division is just one concern in a gray divorce
When older people decide to end a long marriage, the concerns they have are different than those they might have faced twenty or thirty years ago. Having decided to go their separate ways, seniors are staring into an uncertain future. Many aspects of the divorce…
Joint custody can go smoother when parents avoid behaviors
Joint custody can be a challenge for even the most amicable of divorcing Louisiana parents. Arranging the time spent between each parent and child can be tricky. Sometimes, conquering the tricks of shared parenting may depend on things parents can avoid doing more so than…
Did the breathalyzer malfunction during your arrest for DWI?
In the state of Louisiana, the law requires a breath test when a police officer stops you on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. An arrest for DWI is an unnerving experience, especially if you believe you were improperly charged with this offense. As a 2016…
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