{"product_id":"louisiana-divorce-essentials-stephen-rue-9798253107560","title":"Louisiana Divorce Essentials: A Plain Language Guide for Louisiana Spouses, Parents \u0026 Litigants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLouisiana Divorce Essentials\u003c\/b\u003e is your plain-language guide to one of the most confusing legal processes you may ever face: getting divorced in Louisiana. Instead of dense code sections and legal jargon, this book walks you step-by-step through how Louisiana divorce actually works in real courtrooms, so you can make smart, informed choices from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by veteran \u003cb\u003eLouisiana family law trial attorney Stephen Rue, Esq\u003c\/b\u003e., this book distills nearly four decades of experience and thousands of divorce and family law cases into clear, practical explanations. Stephen has been \u003cb\u003evoted \"Best Divorce Lawyer\"\u003c\/b\u003e in Gambit Weekly's Best of New Orleans Readers Poll and has represented thousands of clients in both regular and high-conflict divorces across many Louisiana parishes. You get the kind of insight lawyers use in strategy sessions-translated into everyday language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside Louisiana Divorce Essentials, you will learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to file for divorce in Louisiana, including no-fault and fault-based grounds, waiting periods, and what \"living separate and apart\" really means\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens in the first 30-60 days after filing or being served, including temporary custody, child support, spousal support, and use of the family home\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Louisiana's community property system affects your house, retirement, business interests, debts, and financial future\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow judges actually look at child custody, parenting time, relocation, and co-parenting disputes-and the behaviors that help or hurt you in court\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow interim and final spousal support (alimony) are decided, when support can be modified, and common mistakes that quietly cost people thousands of dollars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat to expect from discovery, mediation, settlement conferences, and trial, and how to work effectively with your lawyer throughout the process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will also find checklists, plain-English explanations of key terms, and practical \"what to do now\" action steps for spouses who are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThinking seriously about divorce and need to know what it really involves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout to file for divorce in Louisiana and want a clear game plan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlready served with divorce papers and unsure what to do next\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDealing with a high-conflict or difficult spouse and trying to protect children, income, and property\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLouisiana Divorce Essentials \u003c\/b\u003eis written for spouses and parents-not for lawyers. It is designed to help you understand the process, use your attorney's time more efficiently, and avoid the preventable mistakes that hurt cases and families every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese materials are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or create any attorney-client relationship. For guidance on your specific situation, you should consult a licensed Louisiana family law attorney.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Rue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798253107560\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 382\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d","brand":"Stephen Rue","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852769308927,"sku":"9798253107560","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/louisiana-divorce-essentials-stephen-rue-9798253107560","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}