Sole Custody, Prenups, & Other Family Law Fundamentals you NEED to Know in 2024

Law Have Mercy!

You can connect with our guest from this episode, Wesley Galjour, via his website or on LinkedIn.
We're gonna cut to the chase when it comes to this week's episode....the reality in 2024 is this: the stakes could not be higher than the possible mental, financial, emotional, and lifestyle consequences one can face when a serious family relationship (such as a marriage, coparenting partnership, or other serious romantic relationship) goes astray. This is why we brought back our ORIGINAL, first-EVER guest from our very first episode of Law Have Mercy! podcast (S1 E1)-- Wesley "Wes" Galjour. Wes is a family law specialist here in Lafayette, LA who has helped countless clients navigate the painful, high-stakes reality of picking up the pieces after a family drama and personal catastrophe, so few are better equipped to share the harsh, cautionary realities with you, our listener.
On this episode of the Law Have Mercy! podcast, we brought Wes back to talk about the two topics that we've been DMed about more than ANY other since the inception of this podcast: 1) How to protect your assets & finances in a romantic relationship (AKA COMMUNITY PROPERTY BASICS) and 2) How someone could obtain sole custody of a child in a situation where that may be necessary/appropriate.
No matter if you're a hopeless romantic or a practical logician and whether you've experienced the heartaches of family drama for yourself or have witnessed it while observing others' experiences, in 2024, we all know that these wonderful relationships can far too often go awry, leading to drama of epic proportions within the relationship or family. With this in mind, learning the basic fundamentals Wes shares in this episode when it comes to family law are absolutely, irrefutably invaluable.
With the unparalleled insights provided by Wes' expertise, we promise to elevate your understanding of the family law basics you NEED to know in 2024 if you're currently in a relationship, considering engaging in a relationship, or parenting a child (currently or in the future). Tune in as we delve into the significance of prenuptial agreements, dissect the legal distinctions between separate and community property, and explore what it truly takes for a court to consider granting sole custody of a child. Make no mistake....these are family law fundamentals that can GREATLY impact your life and relationships, making this a critical listen for anyone who is currently-- or may become-- involved in any type of relationship in the foreseeable future.
In the realm of legal practice, resilience is key, and this episode navigates the emotional and mental demands that come with the territory. We paint a vivid picture of the challenges and rewards faced by family law practitioners, and the importance of finding balance and the satisfaction of supporting clients through these most sensitive, try

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Chapters

1. Family Law & Community Property Discussion (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Community Property Laws in Marriage (00:06:48)

3. Community Property Laws in Louisiana (00:16:32)

4. Legal Practice Challenges and Rewards (00:28:29)

5. Professional Experience and Gratitude (00:40:42)