Divorce is already hard, but divorce during the holiday season can be even harder. When the weather gets cooler, something happens in our brains that makes us feel a little needier than normal. Maybe it’s the holidays approaching or maybe it’s simply the cooler weather, but we as human beings want to connect. When a […]
Driving and driving do NOT mix and yet every year on Halloween there are more DUI and alcohol related accidents. According to the CDC, over 1.1 million drivers were arrested in 2014 for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, which amounts to one percent of 121 million self-reported alcohol-impaired driving incidents. With the […]
Custody agreements during Halloween can be SCARY. Halloween can be a tricky time for parents that are going through a divorce. Whether you are deep in the divorce process, or whether those days are long behind you, your children should have the best Halloween! Here are some tips for a successful Halloween. Plan Ahead It’s […]
When filing for divorce, sometimes your spouse won’t sign the necessary paperwork to make your divorce finalized. If you have found yourself in this type of situation, Tammy Karas-Griggs can help! Here are the ways that you can find your way out of this tight spot. Some resisting spouses can make the divorce process very […]
Tammy Karas-Griggs is a local DUI Attorney that fights for you. When your blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08% or higher, you’re considered legally impaired in the U.S. You are certain to be arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence when your BAC is at or over 0.08%, you can still be charged if […]
Nobody wants to think of themselves as an unfit parent, but unfortunately, people prove themselves to be unfit parents every day. It would be a wonderful world if every parent was perfect, but unfortunately, they are not. In some situations, some parents are even known as unfit. Judges view parently fitness as an integral part […]
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 you the many reasons to consider adoption. Adoption is a […]
Domestic abuse is a problem that people face all over the world, however, there are signs of domestic abuse that you can look for to protect yourself and the people around you. Abuse is not a low-income problem, it can affect anyone from all walks of life at any age. Abuse is caused by perpetrators […]
Most people believe they pay for their crimes when they serve out their sentence, however having a criminal record can continue to impact many aspects their life, especially employment. The National Employment Law Project reports that one in four adults, roughly 65 million Americans, have either arrest or conviction records. These histories can follow them […]
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 are always there for them. You may still be […]