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Jan. 2, 2024

Embarking on the journey of adoption is a profound and life-changing decision filled with complexities and emotional highs and lows. It's a process that calls for understanding, patience, and a keen eye for the myriad legal requirements and procedures involved. That's where we, at The Law Office of Ivy L. Graham, step in.

Nov. 14, 2023

Adopting a child is one of the most rewarding experiences a family can have, but it's also an incredibly complex process that can cause uncertainty and confusion.

Oct. 27, 2023

Divorce is never an easy decision, but it’s sometimes the best option for you and your family. However, what happens when your spouse drags out the divorce process? What steps should you take?

Sept. 20, 2023

Marriage is a joyous event that brings excitement and eagerness to embark on a journey together in love, but that doesn’t mean you should enter into it without making informed decisions regarding potential obstacles in the future.

Aug. 15, 2023

A divorce is not only a painful and emotionally stressful experience but also a potentially costly one. The cost of legal expenses included in the divorce process can sometimes lead to people feeling tempted to just represent themselves and forego hiring a divorce attorney. Even in less contentious and amicable divorce situations, self-representation is not your best option, for a variety of reasons.

July 21, 2023

Matters involving domestic relationships or making familial changes are often complicated, delicate, and must be handled diligently. Whether you're filing for divorce or need assistance with alimony, asset division, child custody arrangements, adoption, or other family law matters, getting reliable advocacy and guidance is crucial to make well-informed decisions and avoid irreversible errors.

April 13, 2023

Every year, many American households move from one state to another for various reasons, including employment and educational opportunities, starting a family, or moving closer to loved ones. Similarly, either party may decide to relocate after a divorce to start afresh.

March 22, 2023

When the non-custodial parent is delinquent with child support payments, the other party may be entitled to seek enforcement through a court order or by filing a contempt motion against the non-compliant party.

Feb. 7, 2023

In Louisiana, adoption provides an opportunity for individuals and couples to accept someone else's child legally into their family. Also, they can raise the new child as their own and provide them with adequate care, consistent love, and a home in which to live. However, there are lots of misconceptions and false assumptions that prevent families from utilizing adoption opportunities.

Jan. 6, 2023

A high net-worth divorce is one of the most complicated types of divorce proceedings. The stakes are high, and the decisions made can affect the rest of your life. If you are considering a high net-worth divorce in Louisiana, it is important to understand the various considerations that come with this type of case.