Monthly Archives: September 2026
How Louisiana Divides Property in a Divorce
One of the most stressful parts of any Louisiana divorce is figuring out what happens to everything you built together: the house, the retirement account, the family car, and the debt that came along with all of it. Louisiana is a community property state, which means that property acquired during the marriage generally belongs… Read More »
Separate Property in a Louisiana Divorce: Why Owning It Before Marriage Isn’t Always Enough
Louisiana protects property you owned before marriage, but that protection disappears faster than most people expect once accounts and assets start mixing together. Key Takeaways: Property owned before marriage does not automatically stay separate through a Louisiana divorce. Commingled funds can lose their separate property protection entirely. Documentation is usually the deciding factor when… Read More »
