Divorce in Louisiana
The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect
Providing 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.
Betsy A. Fischer, Esq., is a lawyer and a member of the Collaborative Professionals Group of Southeast Louisiana, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the Jefferson Parish Family Law Association, and the Jefferson and Louisiana State Bar Associations. She lives in Metairie, Louisiana.
