Divorce and Family Law Blog

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 […]

Knight Law Firm | February 14, 2025 | Child Custody

In Louisiana, the custodial parent is the parent who has primary physical custody of a child. This parent has the responsibility for making most of the day-to-day decisions about the child’s health, education, and welfare. In some cases, the parents may share physical custody, and both parents may be considered custodial parents. If you are […]

Knight Law Firm | February 1, 2025 | Family Law

In the United States, people frequently use the terms “lawyer” and “attorney” interchangeably, even in the legal profession. When people make a distinction, however, it often roughly resembles the distinction between “barrister” and “solicitor” in British law. Although this analogy is definitely an oversimplification, it should give you a general idea of the distinction between […]