Divorce

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…

The time it takes to get divorced depends on various factors including whether the divorce is contested or uncontested, the complexity of the issues involved, and the local court’s schedule. It typically takes several months to get a Knoxville divorce finalized, even if the divorce is uncontested. The process of getting a divorce in Knoxville…

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.…

Deciding to divorce can be very stressful. Once you make this decision and inform your spouse, you will be faced with certain steps that you must take to begin the divorce process. One of these steps may be to physically separate. While moving out may sound like a simple solution, it actually can present a…

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, Graham Law & Associates is readily available to work with you to create a…

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…

While divorces among almost every age group have decreased, gray divorce numbers continue to rise. A “gray divorce” is when a couple over the age of 50 chooses to divorce. Divorcing later in life can create some unique challenges for couples, whose needs are different from younger couples. Graham Law & Associates is uniquely equipped…

While you may have made it through the hard part – finishing the divorce process– there are still going to be new challenges ahead of you. For example, what do your holiday plans look like? Do you have your children for this time, or are they with your former spouse? No matter what your predicament…

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,…