New Orleans Family Law News: Why You Might Want to Fast-Track That Divorce

January 2, 2018 Christyn Bethune

Click through to learn why you if you need a divorce, it might be best to do it soon.

Prenuptial Agreements: The New Standard

March 9, 2017 Christyn Bethune

More couples than ever are comfortably filing prenuptial agreements before the big day. Here's why.

Mind Over Matter: Extracting Emotions from your Custody Dispute

January 18, 2017 Christyn Bethune

Be rational. It’s the most counterintuitive thing to suggest to a parent going through a custody dispute, and also probably the furthest thing from that parent’s mind. How could a parent possibly detach emotionally from a custody battle? Nothing matters more to a parent than their child’s wellbeing.

Consider for a second that your child’s wellbeing is exactly why you need to remain calm and rational during such a chaotic and confusing time.

Five Tips for Summering Single Parents

July 1, 2016 Christyn Bethune

It's officially summer in New Orleans! The heat is on, especially if you are going through divorce proceedings or negotiating custody. Here are five tips to help you keep your cool in New Orleans this summer.

When it Matters: Do's and Don'ts for Any Custody Battle.

May 12, 2016 Christyn Bethune

Your children are the most important thing to you.  When you need to hire a lawyer, here are some guidelines at how to handle your custody proceeding. — Your children are the most important thing to you. When you need to hire a lawyer, here are some guidelines at how to handle your custody proceeding.

Custody battles are difficult, time consuming, and can be disastrous if not handled properly. When it's time to get a lawyer in New Orleans, here are some do's and don'ts for how to navigate your child custody case.

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