Family Law

Claire Edwards

Modification of Child Support

La. R.S. 9:311 allows for either payor or payee to modify child support. Generally it is not suggested to do so unless there is a 25%...

Claire Edwards

Emergency Custody

When do you need to call an attorney for emergency custody? Consider a sliding scale between calling the state getting called and waiting...

Claire Edwards

Voice of Reason: Initiating a Collaborative Divorce

We’re accustomed to seeing the traditional divorce that is depicted on television: combative clients, harrowed nerves, and dramatic...

Claire Edwards

Court Prep Timeline:

Client Responsibilities for Upcoming Court Date w/ Judge 2-3 Weeks Prior: Send attorney evidence and documents -When prepping for court,...

Claire Edwards

Mindful Parenting- Age/Development Parenting Plan

When parents remain mindful to the age + development of each individual child, it will guide them to the best parenting plan for each child.

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Mindful Parenting Plan: Work Schedules

Let’s discuss HOW to discuss your job with your attorney. First of all, many family law attorneys are very intuitive about discussing...

Claire Edwards

Mindful Parenting- Parents' Work Schedules

Mindful parenting is when a mom or dad brings her or his conscious attention to what’s happening instead of getting hijacked by their...

Claire Edwards

Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce

If marriage is the coming together of two people into one home and family, then divorce is the splitting of that home and family into two...

Claire Edwards

Divorce- to file now or to file later?

Some people worry about the right time to file for divorce. Sometimes there is, in fact, a best time for a particular person to file for...