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,…

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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…

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Divorce in Louisiana: Understanding Why You Need a Lawyer

Do I Need to Hire a Divorce Attorney in Louisiana? Divorce is one the most complex and emotional legal processes in family law. On top of this life event being one of the most emotionally-draining experiences for all parties involved, there is a lot at stake, including real estate, financial assets, and child custody, to…

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