GodleyDocs, Rachel B. Godley, Attorney at Law

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GodleyDocs, Rachel B. Godley, Attorney at Law Expert family law and estate planning document preparation services with an experienced attorney.

10/13/2026

Scams affecting seniors are on the rise. Please remain vigilant and never share your personal information with or send money to potential scammers.

09/08/2026

New Custody Law in Louisiana! Shared (50/50) custody is now the default rule for custody determinations under the new Louisiana Revised Statute 9:335.

08/25/2026

Elder Law: Caregiving Considerations.
If one ever excepts an adult child or other family member to step into a caregiving role, a Durable Power of Attorney is a must and compensation for that caregiver should be considered.

08/04/2026

Back-To-School Expenses

Here are my tips for paying for back-to-school expenses if you are co-parenting. First, look at your child support judgment. If the judgment is silent on this, then look at the proportionate share of income of Mom and Dad and follow those percentages to pay for reasonable back-to-school expenses.

06/30/2026

At what age should children receive their inheritance? I typically recommend including a testamentary trust in your Will so you can space out when your children receive the money.

06/09/2026

How long does it actually take to get a divorce finalized in Louisiana? It all depends!

06/03/2026

In your Louisiana Will, you can name who will be in charge of managing your estate. It’s important to name an Executor/ Executrix to avoid family conflict and streamline the process.

05/19/2026

In Louisiana, child support automatically ends when = your youngest child + is 18 + has graduated high school + has no disability.

05/12/2026

A very brief overview of Medicaid (for low income and low asset people) and Medicare (for elderly and disabled people). There are some creative legal ways to get assets out of your name to qualify for Medicaid and still leave assets for your heirs.

04/30/2026

Grief and my own grief journey. You have permission to feel whatever you’re feeling, and you’re not alone.

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