Divorce

Although divorce is never easy, the situation is even more complicated when one spouse attempts to conceal assets to gain a financial advantage. It’s important to understand the warning signs that your spouse may be trying to hide assets. And remember, our New Orleans divorce attorneys can help. Why do spouses hide assets during divorce?…

Second marriages offer a wonderful opportunity to blend families, build new traditions, and embark on a new chapter in your life. However, during this celebratory time, it’s important to consider the practicalities, especially if you or your partner bring assets or children from a previous marriage. Here’s where a prenuptial agreement (prenup) can be a…

When parents of a child with special needs decide that they want a divorce, there are a lot of challenging decisions to think about. These decisions may include child custody, child support, medical expenses, educational expenses, and so much more. While the divorce process can be difficult for anyone, it can be physically and mentally…

It can be very difficult to watch your spouse battle an addiction. Whether they are addicted to alcohol, drugs, gambling, or anything else, it will likely impact your and your children’s lives tremendously. While most couples who become married do not ever plan to divorce, it can happen very quickly when an addiction is involved.…

Family businesses make up a large portion of the economy in New Orleans. Due to the influx of visitors and tourists to the area, these businesses are known to last from generation to generation. Therefore, if you are a family business owner in New Orleans, you likely have a strong sense of pride knowing that…

If you are thinking about filing for divorce, you need a clear plan that allows you to protect your rights and supports your ability to start over with the best possible resources. As a long-term, proven divorce attorney in New Orleans, The Law Office of James A. Graham is readily available to work with you…

Making the decision to end a marriage often means breaking numerous bonds, including financial ones like your mortgage. Many times, a mortgage can seem like one of the biggest obstacles in moving on from a marriage, especially if one party wants to remain in the home or there is no agreement on how the home…

Your ex can take part of your retirement or pension benefits if you received or earned them during the years of your marriage. This means any retirement or pension benefits that you accumulated before the marriage, or after the divorce is finalized, belong only to you, and your ex cannot take any of it. However,…

Once your divorce is complete, you may be ready to start living your life. Yet, before you can officially move along on that path, you will need to complete some changes to documentation. Your post-divorce paperwork checklist, as we like to call it, includes a list of things to do now that you have your…