Family law “Can a Child Request Its Own Abortion?” Is a Question a Louisiana Court Actually Asked Itself. It’s an issue the Louisiana courts have been trying to dodge for nearly forty years. …Greg NicholsFebruary 8, 2022
Family law Sofia Vergara and Belle Chasse’s Most Famous Custody Dispute Would it surprise you to learn that two children of international film and TV sensation…Greg NicholsJanuary 12, 2022
Child custodyFamily law Same Sex Parenting Part II – Cook v. Sullivan Revisited In my very first blog post, I discussed a great example of the courts struggling…Greg NicholsNovember 17, 2021
Child custodyFamily lawPaternity How Child Custody Is Determined in Louisiana, Part 2 – Does the Mother Really Get Priority? It’s a common theme. “Father’s rights.” Some law firms base their entire practice on the…Greg NicholsOctober 20, 2021
Family lawPaternity Can I Be Forced to Pay Child Support for a Child That is Not Mine? (Part 2) Last week, I set up the question about whether a man can be compelled to…Greg NicholsSeptember 22, 2021
DivorceFamily lawPaternity Can I Be Forced to Pay Child Support for a Child That is Not Mine? (Part 1) Most couples understand and accept that when they have a child together, they are obligated…Greg NicholsSeptember 15, 2021
Community propertyFamily law What is the Purpose of Community Property Laws in Louisiana? In Louisiana, with a few exceptions, property acquired and debts accrued during the marriage are…Greg NicholsAugust 24, 2021
Child custodyFamily law Can I Lose Custody of My Child for Spanking Her? Corporal punishment for children is a sensitive topic. For most of human history, the notion…Greg NicholsAugust 11, 2021
Estate PlanningFamily law Mom Gave My Brother Power of Attorney. How Does That Affect the Power of Attorney She Previously Gave Me? The more I do this blogging thing, the more I find that the best topics…Greg NicholsJuly 27, 2021
Family law Why Not #FreeBritney? Well, Has Anyone Asked Her? I normally blog on the law every other Tuesday, and just did so this past…Greg NicholsJuly 1, 2021