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A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Grand Juries in Louisiana
When it comes to criminal trials, one of the most intriguing elements is the grand jury. A grand jury plays a critical role in the criminal justice system. Yet, many people don’t understand what it is and how it operates. In this blog post, we’ll look at the grand jury, what it is, and how…
Guide to U-Visa for Crime Victims: Everything You Need to Know
Immigrants face many challenges in the United States. Often, they experience discrimination and abuse, and many are victimized by crime. Fortunately, the U-Visa provides some relief for immigrant victims of crime. This immigration benefit empowers those who have suffered physical or emotional harm as a result of criminal activity in the United States, offering them…
Understanding Ex Parte Emergency Custody of a Child in Louisiana
Family disputes can be emotionally exhausting, and when children are involved, things can quickly become more complicated. The safety and well-being of children are always a top priority in every state, including Louisiana. The Louisiana family laws provide several options for a parent or legal guardian to file for child custody. However, in some urgent…
Understanding the Bill of Information in Louisiana
Have you ever wondered what a Bill of Information is and how it is used in Louisiana? Well, you’re not alone. The state of Louisiana has a unique legal system compared to the other 49 states in the country. The Bill of Information is an essential element of that system, which requires deep exploration…
The USCIS Backlog: What it means for Immigration Applicants
Many immigration applicants have been facing long wait times and processing delays due to an enormous backlog at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In FY 2020, USCIS experienced a 61% increase in pending applications compared to the previous year, while the agency’s staffing levels only increased by 1%. This backlog has caused significant…
Children Born Out Of Country To United States Citizen Parents
Citizenship for Children Born Abroad to U.S. Parents Having a child born outside of the United States can present additional obstacles when it comes to getting your child American citizenship. However, if you are a U.S. citizen who has a child born abroad, there are several options available for you to get your child U.S….
Navigating DWI’s in Louisiana: What you need to know?
Navigating DWIs in Louisiana: What You Need to Know Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in every state, but it carries particularly steep consequences in Louisiana. With some of the strictest DWI laws in the nation, individuals charged with DWI in Louisiana face a range of penalties that can have lasting impacts on…
Injunctions: Alienation of Community Property
When I file for divorce, how can I protect my assets before they are divided? In Louisiana, an injunction against the alienation of community property is a court order that limits a spouse’s ability to sell or transfer property that is considered community property during divorce proceedings. Community property generally refers to any property, assets,…
Is it Possible to Get Sole Custody in Louisiana?
I am looking to get sole custody of my child; is this possible? In Louisiana, sole custody is difficult to win because it is viewed as an extreme measure that should only be granted in cases where there is a clear risk of harm or danger to the child. The Louisiana Civil Code specifically states…
Exclusive use and Occupancy of the Family Home
Since most divorces in Louisiana require my spouse and I to live separately, How do we decide who should stay in our house? When the marital home is owned jointly by both spouses, the question arises of who gets to keep the home, or whether it should be sold and the proceeds divided between the…
