Technically, no — but having a lawyer helps ensure your paperwork is correct, your rights are protected, and you're not pushed into a bad agreement. These are high-stakes, personal issues — you don’t want to go it alone.

That’s a great starting point. We can still help by making sure everything is documented properly and filed with the court to avoid problems later.

Louisiana is a community property state. That means most things acquired during the marriage are split equally — but there are exceptions. We’ll walk you through what counts and how to divide it fairly.

Yes. If your situation has changed significantly — like a move, job loss, or school change — you can ask the court to modify the order. We can help you build that request.

It depends on the type of case and the parish, but many name changes and stepparent adoptions can be completed in a few months. We’ll keep things moving and let you know what to expect.