Deviating From Louisiana’s Child Support Guidelines

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 […]

Why Do I Have To Pay Child Support If I Share 50/50 Custody?

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 […]