Divorce 101

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By Richard Perque and Leslie Bonin, family law attorneys August 21, 2026
Two family law attorneys on how copyrights, patents, trademarks, and royalties get divided in divorce, and why Louisiana, Texas, and Massachusetts each handle it differently.
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By Richard Perque, family law attorney and former judge August 21, 2026
A family law attorney on why pets are property in most states, which states changed that, and how to actually win the dog in a Louisiana, Texas, or Massachusetts divorce.
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By Jimmy Chau, Certified Life Coach and Certified Trauma Support Specialist, and Richard Perque, family law attorney and former judge August 13, 2026
A family law attorney and a life coach on in-laws during divorce: money they gave you, testimony they can give, and how to grieve a family you're losing.
By Monique Drake, JD and Certified Coach, and Richard Perque, family law attorney and former judge August 11, 2026
An attorney and a divorce coach on who picks the school after divorce, why distance and continuity win these cases, and when a school fight is worth taking to court.
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Woman holding a sign with a lightbulb sketch in front of a wall covered in ideas and doodles
By Richard Perque and Leslie Bonin, family law attorneys August 21, 2026
Two family law attorneys on how copyrights, patents, trademarks, and royalties get divided in divorce, and why Louisiana, Texas, and Massachusetts each handle it differently.
Person smiling behind a tan-and-white dog against a plain gray background
By Richard Perque, family law attorney and former judge August 21, 2026
A family law attorney on why pets are property in most states, which states changed that, and how to actually win the dog in a Louisiana, Texas, or Massachusetts divorce.
Man sitting at a table with an open book and mug, looking thoughtful; a woman stands blurred in the background.
By Jimmy Chau, Certified Life Coach and Certified Trauma Support Specialist, and Richard Perque, family law attorney and former judge August 13, 2026
A family law attorney and a life coach on in-laws during divorce: money they gave you, testimony they can give, and how to grieve a family you're losing.
By Monique Drake, JD and Certified Coach, and Richard Perque, family law attorney and former judge August 11, 2026
An attorney and a divorce coach on who picks the school after divorce, why distance and continuity win these cases, and when a school fight is worth taking to court.
By Richard Perque, family law attorney and former judge August 11, 2026
A lawyer and former judge explains legal custody, physical custody, and Louisiana's domiciliary parent, plus how Texas and Massachusetts handle the same questions.
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By Leslie Bonin, family law attorney August 10, 2026
A family law attorney explains federal and state law on reading a spouse's phone, email, or social media during divorce, what's a crime, and what a judge will do with it.
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