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Louisiana defaults to joint custody in virtually every case. Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 132, a court must award joint custody unless clear and convincing evidence shows sole custody better serves the child’s interest. That’s a high bar, and it shapes everything about how these

Louisiana handles divorce differently than most states. Because it’s one of only nine community property states in the country, assets and debts acquired during a marriage are generally owned equally by both spouses, and dividing them requires more than just agreeing on who gets what.

Appealing a personal injury verdict in Louisiana means strict deadlines, substantial costs, and a legal system that works differently from almost every other state. Louisiana’s appellate courts have constitutional authority to review both the facts and the law, a power most American states deny their

Yes, you can sue a doctor for misdiagnosis in Louisiana, but the process involves stricter requirements than most other states. Louisiana law requires you to file your claim with a Medical Review Panel before going to court, caps your total recovery at $500,000 in most

To get a restraining order in Louisiana, you file a petition at your parish courthouse, appear before a judge who may issue a temporary order, ensure the defendant is served by the sheriff, and attend a contradictory hearing where the judge decides whether to grant