Divorce, Custody, Support & Property Case Preparation System: Your Louisiana Guide, Workbook & Guided Journal Hardcover – March 28, 2026

Divorce, Custody, Support & Property Case Preparation System: Your Louisiana Guide, Workbook & Guided Journal is a start‑to‑finish command center for your Louisiana divorce, custody, child support, and community property case. Created by Louisiana family law trial attorney Stephen Rue, this integrated system shows you exactly what Louisiana family law attorneys, hearing officers, and judges need from you so you can organize your evidence, protect your children, safeguard your finances, and prepare for the Louisiana court with confidence.This is not a book you simply read. It is a working Louisiana family law workbook, guide, and guided journal designed to be written in, highlighted, and carried to every attorney meeting, mediation, and court date. The clients who achieve the best outcomes in Louisiana divorce, custody, child support, and community property cases are not always the ones with the “best facts” – they are the ones who are most organized, most prepared, and most strategic. This system is built to make you that client.Inside this Louisiana Family Law Compass system you will find:A 12‑chapter Louisiana family law guide that explains, in plain language, how Louisiana divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, and community property really work and what Louisiana judges actually look for in court.A full Louisiana divorce and custody workbook with step‑by‑step case preparation checklists, best‑interest custody analysis, parenting plan worksheets, child support and spousal support income and expense forms, community property and debt inventories, evidence logs, and court‑prep checklists.A guided journal with eight stages that helps you process the emotional toll of a Louisiana family law case so your feelings do not sabotage your legal record or your courtroom credibility.You will learn how to:Handle the first 72 hours after filing for divorce or being served in Louisiana using a triage checklist that protects your safety, your children, and your financial records.Document domestic violence and safety issues, evaluate whether to pursue a Louisiana protective order, and coordinate safety planning with legal strategy.Understand how Louisiana custody law and the best‑interest factors really work, and build an evidence‑backed parenting plan that shows you are the stable, child‑focused parent.Prepare complete, attorney‑ready financial disclosures for Louisiana child support and spousal support using detailed income worksheets, itemized living expense declarations, and children’s expense forms.Inventory every Louisiana community property asset and debt, identify possible separate property, and gather the documents your attorney needs to negotiate or litigate a fair community property partition.Build and maintain an organized evidence system, including digital evidence, text messages, social media, and witness lists, so your attorney can quickly turn your documentation into trial‑ready exhibits.Plan for mediation and settlement using a structured priorities grid that helps you decide what to fight for, what to trade, and when settlement is better than trial under Louisiana law.Important: This system is an educational and organizational tool for Louisiana family law cases. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney‑client relationship. Louisiana law and local court procedures change by parish and over time, so you should always consult a licensed Louisiana family law attorney about your specific situation before taking legal action. Read more