When a couple separates or divorces, the law governs custody of children, child support and the support of a needy spouse. The law also governs the division of marital property and marital debt. There are laws that determine when you may divorce, the procedure you must follow, and what proof you need. If you or your family lives in the Baton Rouge area, you should consult a Baton Rouge divorce lawyer.
The Cosenza Law Firm is ready to assist you. Louisiana has "no fault" divorce. However, the law requires a spouse who wants a divorce to live apart from the other spouse for a period of time. If there are children, the separation must last for at least 365 days. If there are no children, the required period of separation is 180 days. There are different rules and longer waiting periods for "covenant" marriages.
Louisiana also has "fault" divorce. The "fault" that entitles a spouse to an immediate divorce is adultery, conviction of domestic abuse, or conviction of a serious crime and imprisonment.
The Cosenza Law Firm is ready to assist you. Louisiana has "no fault" divorce. However, the law requires a spouse who wants a divorce to live apart from the other spouse for a period of time. If there are children, the separation must last for at least 365 days. If there are no children, the required period of separation is 180 days. There are different rules and longer waiting periods for "covenant" marriages.
Louisiana also has "fault" divorce. The "fault" that entitles a spouse to an immediate divorce is adultery, conviction of domestic abuse, or conviction of a serious crime and imprisonment.
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We understand the specific needs and problems of the family law client.
We know how judges approach family law matters.
We know the law.
Because our practice is devoted exclusively to family law, we concentrate our efforts on what is important to you.
Competing demands upon an attorney's time are important factors to consider when shopping for a lawyer.
We know how judges approach family law matters.
We know the law.
Because our practice is devoted exclusively to family law, we concentrate our efforts on what is important to you.
Competing demands upon an attorney's time are important factors to consider when shopping for a lawyer.
Louis J. Cosenza is a Family Law Specialist who is certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization.
He is one of eleven family law specialists with offices in Baton Rouge and the only board-certified specialist with an office in Ascension Parish.
In his 43 years as a lawyer, Mr. Cosenza has had experience as a skilled litigator in diverse areas including tort law, medical malpractice, lawyer disciplinary proceedings, criminal defense and prosecution.
He has practiced in state and federal district and appellate courts and before military Courts Martial.
He is one of eleven family law specialists with offices in Baton Rouge and the only board-certified specialist with an office in Ascension Parish.
In his 43 years as a lawyer, Mr. Cosenza has had experience as a skilled litigator in diverse areas including tort law, medical malpractice, lawyer disciplinary proceedings, criminal defense and prosecution.
He has practiced in state and federal district and appellate courts and before military Courts Martial.
Divorce is a process.
You should hire a Baton Rouge area divorce attorney to help you through it.
Although you can file pro se, you won't be able to predict whether your simple uncontested divorce will become a contested complicated one.
There are many issues you should consider before filing your petition.
In a divorce proceeding, it is better to be prepared for the worst than to hope for the best.
In addition to filing a petition on your behalf, the Cosenza Law Firm will help steer you through hearings on alimony, child support, child custody, and the division of your marital property.
You should hire a Baton Rouge area divorce attorney to help you through it.
Although you can file pro se, you won't be able to predict whether your simple uncontested divorce will become a contested complicated one.
There are many issues you should consider before filing your petition.
In a divorce proceeding, it is better to be prepared for the worst than to hope for the best.
In addition to filing a petition on your behalf, the Cosenza Law Firm will help steer you through hearings on alimony, child support, child custody, and the division of your marital property.
I hired Louis to represent me in my custody battle.
From the start he was upfront and honest with me, if he said he was going to do something he did it and he never attempted to settle for anything less than what I was asking.
He was not afraid to go head to head with opposing counsel which is what we ended up having to do.
Thanks to Louis and his experience and knowledge of family law we won our case.
I highly recommend Louis and will always use him for my future family Court needs.
I had no idea how to even look for an attorney when I found myself needing one.
From the start he was upfront and honest with me, if he said he was going to do something he did it and he never attempted to settle for anything less than what I was asking.
He was not afraid to go head to head with opposing counsel which is what we ended up having to do.
Thanks to Louis and his experience and knowledge of family law we won our case.
I highly recommend Louis and will always use him for my future family Court needs.
I had no idea how to even look for an attorney when I found myself needing one.
In the case of a no fault divorce, the law requires that parties live separate and apart for 180 or 365 days depending on whether you and your spouse have minor children born of the marriage.
Procedural rules impose additional delays as does the schedule of the individual judge to whom your case is allotted.
Once parties have lived separate and apart for the requisite period of time, a case can take anywhere from 30 days to several months to finalize.
Physical custody of your children and the right to make important decisions about them can be the subject of an agreement - if you and your spouse can agree.
Procedural rules impose additional delays as does the schedule of the individual judge to whom your case is allotted.
Once parties have lived separate and apart for the requisite period of time, a case can take anywhere from 30 days to several months to finalize.
Physical custody of your children and the right to make important decisions about them can be the subject of an agreement - if you and your spouse can agree.
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