If you are suffering from a recent divorce, Covington Divorce Attorney Tammy Karas-Griggs knows that Thanksgiving can be a tough time for you. Thanksgiving and Divorce do not go hand in hand. When we think of Thanksgiving, we often think of mass amounts of food,...
As a Family Law Attorney in New Orleans, Tammy Karas-Griggs cares about you and your family. However, not all familial bonds are of blood. There are many misconceptions around the idea of adopting a child, however ask anyone who has adopted, and they would tell...
Father's Day after divorce can be difficult to think about. For many divorced Fathers out there, this holiday can serve as a harsh reminder of the most painful loss from the divorce: Time with their children. However, this special holiday can reinforce the fact that you...
It's a common assumption that children of divorce are more likely to get divorced themselves. For the most part, that's what psychologists have found when they've studied this phenomenon. But perhaps divorce per se isn't exactly what's to blame. A recent study in Marriage & Family Review looked...
Recent Supreme Court case addresses the possibility of implementing chemical castration as a new punishment for convicted sexual predators in rare cases. The Supreme Court heard a plea by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association seeking chemical castration of child rapists. The court favored tougher punishments...
The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys ("NAFLA") is an organization devoted to recognizing the top family law attorneys in the nation. With over a million attorneys in the United States, choosing the best lawyer is difficult. However, through a stringent selection process, the NAFLA...
Pursuing a divorce can be a very strenuous process and there are many factors that should be considered before you decide to proceed with one. Having been through a divorce myself, I understand that when things aren't working out, you can succumb to the heat...
Traffic Stop Do's & Don'ts: Remain cool, calm, and collected. Remember that you are being observed by the officer and possibly recorded on audio/video. What you say and do can and will be used against you in a court of law. Slow down and, when...
Important Car Accident Injury Tips: (1) Seek legal representation immediately by an experienced and qualified attorney. Tammy Karas Griggs has over a decade of experience and can help guide you through obtaining the medical care you need for your injuries and making those responsible for your injuries...
Child custody battles are hard on everyone. They take an emotional toll on you, your former partner and the children involved as well. If you are going through a custody battle, keep in mind these simple, yet important guidelines for the smoothest, most civil process...