Divorce and Family Law Blog

josh@newrockit.com | October 1, 2025 | Child Support

When parents separate or divorce, one of the most important issues is making sure children continue to receive the financial support they need. Louisiana law makes it clear that children should not suffer financially because of their parents’ relationship status. Both parents are legally required to contribute, and the goal of child support is to […]

josh@newrockit.com | September 29, 2025 | Divorce

In today’s changing world, relationships come in many forms. While monogamy is still the most common type of relationship in the U.S., more people are exploring polyamory. As this relationship style becomes more visible, many people wonder how it affects marriage and whether polyamory leads to divorce. In this article, we’ll explore how polyamory works, […]

josh@newrockit.com | September 23, 2025 | Child Custody

50/50 custody is one of the most common child custody arrangements in Louisiana, but many parents are unsure how it works or what it really means under state law. In this arrangement, both parents share equal parenting time, giving children the opportunity to maintain strong relationships with both mom and dad.  Judges will always consider […]

josh@newrockit.com | September 19, 2025 | Child Custody

Navigating a divorce or separation is hard enough. Deciding how to parent your child moving forward can be even harder. One common option is shared child custody—legally referred to as “joint custody” in Louisiana. This arrangement gives both parents time and authority to make decisions for the child. Before you agree to any plan, it’s […]

josh@newrockit.com | September 15, 2025 | Child Support

Child support is a legally enforceable obligation intended to ensure that children receive financial support from both parents, even after separation or divorce. In Louisiana, once a child support order is issued by the court, it is binding from then on.  However, certain legally valid reasons may allow a parent to lawfully stop or reduce […]

josh@newrockit.com | August 20, 2025 | Child Support

Child support is a point of contention in many divorce or child custody cases. It can be a significant financial burden on the paying parent, and a source of ill feelings if the financial support you provide every month is misused.  Many people may believe that child support will change if one party remarries. However, […]

josh@newrockit.com | August 13, 2025 | Child Support

If you are preparing a tax return or filing paperwork for health insurance or other purposes, you may be required to list all of your income. But is child support considered income? Knowing the answer to this question is important so that you ensure you file your taxes properly and don’t prevent yourself from being […]

josh@newrockit.com | August 6, 2025 | Child Custody

Drug use can directly affect the outcome of a custody case in Louisiana. If you’re worried that your child’s other parent is using drugs, you may be able to ask the court for drug testing. Understanding how to request a drug test in your child custody case can help you protect your child’s well-being and […]

josh@newrockit.com | August 4, 2025 | Child Support

In Louisiana, parents are expected to contribute financially to their child’s financial needs. When the parents are not together, the custodial parent may seek child support in the form of monetary payments from the other parent.  But what happens if the parent who is supposed to be paying child support dies? It depends on the […]

josh@newrockit.com | August 1, 2025 | Child Custody

Sometimes, after you receive a child custody order, circumstances may arise that justify a change to the child custody agreement. For example, you or the other parent may have started a new job, or your child may prefer to live with you now instead of your ex.  You might wonder how you can go about […]