Lake Charles Family Lawyer

Lake Charles Family Law Attorney

The Roach Law Firm offers family law as part of a holistic offering of legal services. An individual or family dealing with a car accident and later a divorce or child custody issue often finds it comforting and convenient to continue working with the same law firm.

As your dedicated Lake Charles Family Law Attorney, the Roach Law Firm is prepared to take care of members of the southwest Louisiana community who are facing family law matters. Some of the issues we handle include:

• Uncontested divorce: Facilitating straightforward divorces where parties agree on arrangements.
• Contested divorce: Advocating for you when your ex disagrees on how to solve things.
• Custody arrangements: When it comes to child custody, we put children’s best interests first.
• Child support: We make sure that you can provide for your minor child.
• Division of community property: Interpreting community property laws as they apply to your assets.
• Prenuptial agreements: We can protect your rights in the event that your marriage ends.
• Postnuptial agreements: Similarly, we can retroactively make legal asset protection contracts.
• Annulments: If necessary, our divorce lawyers can help you annul a marriage.
• Modification of court orders: These can include custody changes or child support modifications.
• Family succession planning: If you own a business, we help keep it in your family.

A number of our clients come to us saying they plan to proceed with an uncontested divorce, and they are looking for the most affordable, straightforward way to accomplish this. However, upon close review of the facts of their cases, we often uncover problem areas that they were not aware of. They often need our help negotiating issues such as health insurance, retirement income, business interests and underwater mortgages.

Nonlawyers often lack a full understanding of the intricacies involved in a divorce or other family law issues. Clients of The Roach Law Firm can count on our lawyers to keep them educated, informed and ready to make decisions in theirs and their children’s best interests. In addition, we offer family succession planning needs for our clients.

Why Trust Us With Your Family?

There is nothing more important to you than your family. When selecting a law firm to represent you, you want to make sure that your loved ones’ futures are safe with it. You should work with us because our firm has stood the test of time. Hundreds of Louisiana residents have helped us earn a reputation for reliable, caring service. Our commitment to legal ethics makes us beacons of integrity in our community, while our exacting work ethic means we put in the effort to get results for our clients.

FAQs

Family law issues often leave parents and spouses with essential questions about their future. At The Roach Law Firm, we have been serving Southwest Louisiana and the neighboring communities for over 60 years, and we are proud to offer our clients the guidance and information they need in such a difficult time. One of the ways we help our clients is by providing thorough and informative answers to questions such as:

How long will my divorce take?

If neither spouse in a divorce contests the process, a divorce can be resolved in as little time as two weeks to six months. If litigation is necessary or negotiations drag on, the process can take over a year to settle.

What should I bring to my first meeting with a divorce lawyer?

The more information you bring to us, the better. When you join us for your initial consultation, be sure to bring any relevant financial documents like bank statements, retirement accounts and paystubs, mortgages and titles, medical documents, police reports and any other important document that relates to you, your spouse or your children.

Can I represent myself?

You are legally allowed to represent yourself through your divorce, but this is rarely ever a good idea, even when pursuing a collaborative divorce. A skilled family law attorney can act on your behalf to minimize the time it takes to resolve your divorce, maximize the assets you keep in the process and look after your children’s best interests along the way.

How is child custody determined?

If a couple cannot reach a custody agreement through negotiation, a Louisiana court will hear the details of the divorce to decide what is best for the children in the divorce. Judges usually consider factors like the children’s age, health, relationship with their parents, what relocation would mean for them and each parent’s ability to provide a safe and stable home. We can help present the strongest case possible for the outcome your family deserves.

When can I modify a divorce agreement?

There are two primary ways you can modify a divorce agreement. The first is by submitting a motion for a new trial within 30 days of when the judge signed the original decree. This option is for when a spouse believes a mistake was made during the divorce resolution. The second option is pursuing a modification after a significant change in the life of the child or the spouse. Common examples of these changes include job loss or career changes, a spouse getting married or divorced again, medical emergencies or even retirement.

Choose A Compassionate Attorney To Represent You

Serving Calcasieu Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish and surrounding areas, our family law firm has been building a strong reputation in the Lake Charles region since 1959. To schedule a consultation with an attorney regarding your divorce or child custody matter, call 337-433-8504 or 337-433-8504 or email us.