Archives: Family Law

The New Tax Law and Divorce

Published: Thursday, January 15th, 1998

The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (“1997 Act”), which was signed into law on August 5, 1997, contains several provisions which affect the practice of divorce law. This article will highlight some of the key provisions.

Convenant Marriage

Published: Wednesday, November 26th, 1997

Louisiana’s marriage laws contain a new twist. Under a recently enacted law, couples can opt for a “covenant marriage”.