Divorce and Family Law Blog

Knight Law Firm | April 8, 2025 | Divorce

Going through a divorce is always a challenging experience, but it can be even more difficult if your spouse is a narcissist. Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental illness that leads someone to have an unnaturally and unreasonably high sense of their own importance. They have difficulty accepting others’ feelings and may struggle with the […]

Knight Law Firm | April 2, 2025 | Divorce

Each state governs divorces filed within its jurisdiction. States may use different terms to refer to a divorce. For example, California refers to divorce as a dissolution of marriage. However, the process of ending a marriage in Louisiana is called divorce. Dissolution of marriage and divorce are often used interchangeably. Both terms refer to the […]

Knight Law Firm | March 28, 2025 | Child Custody

When parents separate or divorce, child custody can become a big concern. In Louisiana, custody involves two parts: legal custody and physical custody. Knowing what these terms mean can help you make better choices for your child. Louisiana courts focus on the child’s best interests above everything else. If you’re prepared and informed, you’ll be […]

Knight Law Firm | March 13, 2025 | Divorce

Divorces are challenging regardless of whether the parties are amicable or not. The Louisiana divorce process can be lengthy, depending on the couple’s circumstances. It can also be a stressful process. One of the stressors of divorce for many people is the cost of a divorce in Louisiana. In this blog, our Shreveport divorce attorney […]

Knight Law Firm | March 10, 2025 | Child Custody

Managing long-distance child custody can be difficult for both parents and children. If you live far from your ex-spouse and share custody of your child, it’s essential to have a solid plan in place to ensure your child’s well-being and the custody arrangement’s success.  In Louisiana, some specific laws and guidelines can help parents navigate […]

Knight Law Firm | February 28, 2025 | Divorce

Are you confused about alimony and spousal support under Louisiana law? You’re not alone. Many people use the two terms interchangeably, but there can be differences in terminology and how each payment works. Both aim to help a lower-earning or unemployed spouse meet their financial needs after separation or divorce. However, each can involve separate […]

Knight Law Firm | February 26, 2025 | Child Support

When parents separate or divorce in Louisiana, determining child support is one of the most important matters to address. Louisiana’s child support guidelines offer a structured way to calculate child support. Typically, child support is based on the parents’ combined income and various other factors. However, in some cases, deviations from these guidelines may be […]

Knight Law Firm | February 24, 2025 | Family Law

When it comes to marriage, most people are familiar with the traditional process of obtaining a marriage license and having a ceremony to formalize their union. However, some couples may wonder if there’s an alternative to this process, mainly if they’ve lived together for an extended period. In Louisiana, the concept of common law marriage […]

Knight Law Firm | February 22, 2025 | Child Support

One shocking fact about equal custody is that it does not excuse you from paying child support — at least not in Louisiana. On the surface, it feels logical that if both parents have the children half the time, they should each pay half the costs.  That’s often not the case, however. To understand why […]

Knight Law Firm | February 17, 2025 | Divorce

After a divorce, some couples feel like they might have made a mistake. Maybe you worked on yourself and have experienced growth since your divorce. Is there a chance you regret your part in the undoing of the relationship? Perhaps you think that, after some time apart, your former spouse doesn’t seem so bad after […]