Divorce and Family Law Blog

josh@newrockit.com | July 30, 2025 | Child Custody

Most parents want to have a successful co-parenting relationship with their ex-spouse after divorce. Working together as a unit can benefit the children and make adjusting to divorce easier for everyone. However, when your former spouse is a narcissist, child custody issues can become more difficult than ever to navigate in Louisiana.  If you’re facing […]

josh@newrockit.com | July 28, 2025 | Child Custody

Family law matters are rarely easy, especially when a child’s safety is at risk. In urgent situations, Louisiana courts allow parents or guardians to request what’s called an ex parte custody order. This type of child custody order is issued without advance notice to the other parent, which is unusual in most legal proceedings. However, […]

josh@newrockit.com | July 9, 2025 | Family Law

Couples in long-term relationships often think living together gives them the same rights as married couples. In some states, this is true due to common law marriage. However, Louisiana is clear: common law marriage is not recognized here. If you live with a partner in Shreveport or anywhere in Louisiana, it’s crucial to know how […]

josh@newrockit.com | July 8, 2025 | Child Custody

At one point in history, most courts favored mothers when awarding child custody because judges believed that mothers were more nurturing and suitable caregivers than fathers. Specifically, many states employed the Tender Years Doctrine, which favored keeping children with their primary caregivers during their early years, historically mothers.  Now, the law is very different. Fathers […]

josh@newrockit.com | June 10, 2025 | Family Law

If you’re facing financial problems in Louisiana, you may consider filing for bankruptcy. There are two common types of personal bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. They are different, and each has its own rules, benefits, and drawbacks. Knowing the differences can help you pick the right one. In this blog post, we’ll review Chapter […]

josh@newrockit.com | June 5, 2025 | Child Custody

The primary factor courts use to decide child custody decisions in Louisiana is the best interests of the child. Courts review proposed custody arrangements to protect the child’s physical and emotional well-being. If parents disagree regarding child custody, the courts analyze numerous factors to determine the custody terms that are in the child’s best interest. […]

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

The divorce process is rarely easy, but it can be especially difficult when one spouse refuses to cooperate. If your spouse won’t sign the divorce papers in Louisiana, you may wonder if it’s still possible to move forward. The short answer is yes, you can still get divorced, but the process may take a bit […]

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

If you’re considering a divorce in Louisiana, you may have come across the phrase “irretrievably broken.” But what does that actually mean?  In short, it means the marriage cannot be repaired or saved, and that one or both spouses believe there’s no reasonable chance for reconciliation. Under Louisiana law, this concept plays a role in […]

josh@newrockit.com | May 25, 2025 | Divorce

If a couple wants to end their marriage, a divorce is the legal process followed in Louisiana. However, a divorce is not the only way to end a marriage. A spouse may file for an annulment if they meet the requirements. An annulment differs from a divorce even though the result is the same – […]

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

When your child’s safety or well-being is at risk, you might need to seek emergency custody in Louisiana. Emergency custody means asking the court to quickly grant you temporary child custody until a full hearing can be held. However, the process can be complicated, and certain mistakes can hurt your chances. Here’s how emergency custody […]