David Band has an active Domestic Relations and Divorce
Practice. After a relationship has deteriorated past the point of
reparation, sometimes (regrettably) it's time to call it quits - but we try to
keep the parties civil toward each other, for the children's sake and the
future. All too many expensive divorce lawyers with sumptuous offices
actually foment strife and resentment to keep the healthy fees up. David
Band will ALWAYS work towards reconciliation if possible, but if there's no
hope, he will IMMEDIATELY file the client's Petition for Divorce and press to
get the final decree as soon as possible. Increases and Decreases of
Alimony and Child Support call for priority treatment and we have a good rapport
with the Judges in the Domestic Relations sections of courts in both Orleans and
Jefferson Parishes.
Divorce
Can be granted within 7 days IF the parties have resided separate for over
6 months and are willing to sign waivers of all delays. If the parties
are able to agree that divorce is the best for both side, we'll file the
Petition and make arrangments for the defending spouse to meet Mr. Band at
Civil District Court in the driveway immediately after the filing to accept
a Certified copy of the petition just then filed, and sign a Waiver of all
Delays. With that document them immediately filed, Mr. Band will have
the court grand a Preliminary Default, and your Divorce will be signed only
three legal days later Be sure you're ready, 'cause there's no
turning back, and you'll be divorced so quickly your head will swim.
Adultery Divorces are available if the cheating party files no opposition
David Band's prices are very reasonable and his response time is
unbelievable
Child Support and Alimony
The parties need not get upset about this issue after they
look at the "Guidelines" which are pretty much standard and set by the
Louisiana Legislature for the benefit of the children. The father simply
must accept that he has an indelible obligation to support his children, and the
monthly amount will be determined simply by his income and the earnings
capability of the mother. But once the amount is determined by the court,
the Dad better pay on time, or he could be subject to severe contempt penalties
- including jail - so it's very important to prepare for the hearing to keep the
amount manageable.
Other Issues
We've handled a myriad of issues involving ancillary issues
involving grandparent right's to visitation and custody, Community
Property issues, and the like.
Community Property
The problems involved in dividing the elements of property owned
between spouses can become quite complicated and emotional.
David Band hopes to keep the friction down and the parties cordial
toward each other, but that often becomes difficult, and "time
heals". At the point of a divorce, possession is 9/10ths of
the law sometimes becomes the rule except with respect to real estate
and pensions, where the stakes can become quite large. Don't
expect to win big unless you're fully prepared and willing to fight.
Relief from Domestic Abuse
If a spouse is the victim of physical abuse, the courts will act
IMMEDIATELY to place restraining orders in place against harassment
and physical abus - the violation of which can trigger severe contempt
penalties. Consult your attorney immediately.
