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Helping Resolve Difficult Family Law Issues
When you come to Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden, in Lake Charles, the first thing you can expect is attorneys who will listen to your concerns. Once we have determined which issues need resolving, we can help you explore your options for moving forward, explaining the strengths and weaknesses of each potential path so that you have all of the information you need to plot the best route forward.
We understand that family law issues are difficult and emotional. We are here to help shoulder your legal burden so that you can focus on a new beginning to your life. To schedule an initial consultation with our lawyer, call 337-436-3332.
We Handle All Family Legal Matters
There are psychological aspects to a divorce, both with the parents and with children, that should be considered on a deeper level than merely deciding who gets what. We can help protect your interests while also helping you achieve a healthy perspective on your life following a divorce.
Family Law
Our attorneys have extensive experience in all types of family law cases, including:
Child Custody
Issues concerning child custody are often the most emotional part of any divorce proceeding. At Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden, in Lake Charles, our attorneys understand that custody battles can be emotionally exhausting.
Child Support
When parents get divorced, children are often in the middle of the various decisions that must be made. While custody and visitation agreements immediately spring to mind for parents, there is also the question of ensuring that enough financial support is provided to help cover the costs of raising a child
Divorce
Divorce is a major change for any family, but it does not necessarily have to be a change for the worse. The attorneys at Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden, in Lake Charles, are committed to helping clients achieve a healthy perspective moving forward and hopefully enabling them to help view the end result as a change for the better.
Domestic Violence
Claims of domestic violence are all too common, especially in cases involving particularly contentious divorce actions. If you or a family member has been the victim of domestic abuse, it is important to take immediate steps to help ensure that you are protected.
Grandparents' Rights
Grandparents have a vested interest in being part of their grandchildren’s lives. However, a bitter divorce or other family problems can result in grandparents being shut out of the lives of their grandchildren.
Premarital Agreements
A premarital agreement is perhaps one of the most misunderstood legal documents. Many people view them as a tool only used by the rich and famous who place no faith in the person they intend to marry. However, a prenuptial agreement can be a useful tool for all individuals to help protect them from financial ruin should their marriage ever come to an end.
Property Division
Whether you have relatively few assets or possess significant wealth, it is important to ensure that your interests are protected when it comes to a property division agreement. At Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden, in Lake Charles, our attorneys can help guide you through this process and explore your options to help ensure a fair division.
Spousal Support
Spousal support, also known as alimony, can be a sticking point in any divorce proceeding. Support payments are designed to provide financial assistance to one spouse who may not be able to support himself or herself financially following a divorce.
Stepparent Adoption
Adoption is one of the most positive components of any family law practice. It is always nice when a loving stepparent decides to take on the legal responsibilities of caring for a child. However, the stepparent adoption process can be complicated and skilled legal guidance is essential to ensure things run as smoothly as possible.
Psychological Aspects of Divorce
When a marriage has come to an end, the first thing that comes to mind is just getting a divorce and putting everything behind you. However, things are never that simple. There are psychological aspects of a divorce that should be considered, even in the most amicable of circumstances.