Louisiana Divorce Essentials: A Plain Language Guide for Louisiana Spouses, Parents & Litigants (Louisiana Family Law Compass Series) Hardcover â March 24, 2026
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| Management number | 220031367 | Release Date | 2026/05/03 | List Price | $12.00 | Model Number | 220031367 | ||
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Louisiana Divorce Essentials is your plainâlanguage guide to one of the most confusing legal processes you may ever face: getting divorced in Louisiana. Instead of dense code sections and legal jargon, this book walks you stepâbyâstep through how Louisiana divorce actually works in real courtrooms, so you can make smart, informed choices from day one.Written by veteran Louisiana family law trial attorney Stephen Rue, Esq., this book distills nearly four decades of experience and thousands of divorce and family law cases into clear, practical explanations. Stephen has been voted âBest Divorce Lawyerâ in Gambit Weeklyâs Best of New Orleans Readers Poll and has represented thousands of clients in both regular and highâconflict divorces across many Louisiana parishes. You get the kind of insight lawyers use in strategy sessionsâtranslated into everyday language.Inside Louisiana Divorce Essentials, you will learn:How to file for divorce in Louisiana, including noâfault and faultâbased grounds, waiting periods, and what âliving separate and apartâ really meansWhat happens in the first 30â60 days after filing or being served, including temporary custody, child support, spousal support, and use of the family homeHow Louisianaâs community property system affects your house, retirement, business interests, debts, and financial futureHow judges actually look at child custody, parenting time, relocation, and coâparenting disputesâand the behaviors that help or hurt you in courtHow interim and final spousal support (alimony) are decided, when support can be modified, and common mistakes that quietly cost people thousands of dollarsWhat to expect from discovery, mediation, settlement conferences, and trial, and how to work effectively with your lawyer throughout the processYou will also find checklists, plainâEnglish explanations of key terms, and practical âwhat to do nowâ action steps for spouses who are:Thinking seriously about divorce and need to know what it really involvesAbout to file for divorce in Louisiana and want a clear game planAlready served with divorce papers and unsure what to do nextDealing with a highâconflict or difficult spouse and trying to protect children, income, and propertyLouisiana Divorce Essentials is written for spouses and parentsânot for lawyers. It is designed to help you understand the process, use your attorneyâs time more efficiently, and avoid the preventable mistakes that hurt cases and families every day.These materials are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or create any attorneyâclient relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, you should consult a licensed Louisiana family law attorney. Read more
| ISBN13 | 979-8253116555 |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Independently published |
| Dimensions | 6.24 x 1.25 x 9.24 inches |
| Book 1 of 5 | Louisiana Family Law Compass Series |
| Item Weight | 1.73 pounds |
| Print length | 469 pages |
| Publication date | March 24, 2026 |
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