Divorce in Louisiana: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to ExpectProviding accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in Louisiana, this guide provides answers to 360 queries such as What is the mediation process in Louisiana and is it required? How quickly can one get a divorce? Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house? What actions might influence child custody? How are bills divided and paid during the divorce? How much will a divorce cost? and Will a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees? Structured in a question-and-answer format, this divorce handbook provides clear and concise responses to help build confidence and give the peace of mind needed to meet the challenges of a divorce proceeding. |
Contents
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| 22 | |
3 Working with Your Attorney | 31 |
4 Attorney Fees and Costs | 48 |
5 The Discovery Process | 62 |
6 Mediation and Negotiation | 71 |
When You Fear Your Spouse | 82 |
8 Child Custody | 91 |
Insurance Retirement and Pensions | 158 |
13 Division of Debts | 165 |
14 Taxes | 172 |
15 Going to Court | 180 |
16 The Appeals Process | 193 |
In Closing | 197 |
Resources | 199 |
Glossary | 201 |
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Divorce in Louisiana: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect Betsy Fischer Limited preview - 2014 |
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