Will you contract to marry me?
Engagements are more than a promise of love. In Louisiana caselaw, engagements are considered contracts that can be breached if marriage doesn’t follow. Though there is no formal contract to marry, courts have ruled that an engagement amounts to…
Consequences of Marital and Divorce Conflict: Save the Health of You and Your Child(ren) with Mediation
The end of a relationship does not necessarily indicate the end of conflict between former spouses or partners. This is especially so with couples who have children together because it will be difficult to avoid contact, thus leading to ample…
Mediation is the Answer When the Courts Can’t Seem to Get it Right
When parents of minor children decide to go their separate ways, it’s scary for the parents and children. Both parents, while at odds, are worried about the best interests of their children and might have different ideas about what that…
Complex Property Divisions and Mediation
Disputes between who owns what are likely to arise during a divorce, or maybe you want to protect your property before getting married. Many people don’t consider protecting their assets before getting married. Louisiana is a “community property” state, meaning…
It’s all about the Children, Human or Furry
In some custody disputes, the judge will sometimes recommend that both parties to attend mediation. Usually, a judge will give parties the option to agree upon a mediator, but if they can’t, then it’ll be appointed by the court. The…
Healing, Not Hurting
Arita Bohannan appeared on the Walt Bennetti Show on WGSO 990 AM and was able to explain, in her own words, what mediation means to her. “There has to be a better way to help families end a marriage…
A Smarter Way to Say Goodbye
There are many reasons why a divorce or family matter can lead to hiring attorneys or ending up in court, but these shouldn’t necessarily be your first steps. There’s mediation. What is mediation? Think of it as an alternative to going to…
Trust a Mediator When It Comes to Divorce
Some marriages just don’t work out, and in many cases, because of reasons beyond our control. But with mediation, you are in control. Our number one goal in mind is to help you and the other party reach an amicable…
A SMARTER WAY TO REACH A RESOLUTION
