practices
Divorce & Family Law
When looking for help with divorce and family law issues, what is most important is that you have a clear understanding of your rights, and what options are available to you.
Ella Douglas Law will make sure you are not confused or afraid of what generally happens as you journey through the legal process. When you have questions, we give you open, honest, and straightforward answers. We are with you throughout the whole process, while working to help you secure the resources you need to make a fresh start.
Ways We Can Help You
DIVORCE
We will be by you side throughout the entire divorce process. We will help you understand all of the applicable jurisdictional issues, especially when it comes to a highly contested divorce.
CHILD CUSTODY
We will work with you to establish a custody and visitation agreement that works within Louisiana child custody jurisdiction, and is in the best interest of the children involved.
CHILD SUPPORT
Do you know what to expect when putting together a child support plan? We can help you arrange a plan that will support your children, while protecting your financial future.
ALIMONY
Your divorce can be affected by spousal support. We can help you assess your situation and come up with a plan that works.
RELOCATION
If you plan on moving with your children after your divorce, please consult with us first. It will most likely affect your custody and support plan.
PROPERTY DIVISION
Protecting your financial future is important when it comes to property division. We can handle the most complex situations involving things like retirement benefits, business valuations, and division of professional practices.
POST-DIVORCE MODIFICATIONS
When your family changes, your child support, child custody, and alimony plans can change as well. We can help you with plan modifications that are fair to your new situation.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence issues can affect your whole family. We can help protect abuse victims, as well as people who are wrongfully accused of domestic violence.
PATERNITY
When faced with a paternity dispute, we can help you obtain accurate results, and find solutions once the results are available.
DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS
In some cases, marriage may not be a viable option. We can help you protect your family with a domestic partnership.
ANNULMENTS
You may not need a divorce to end your marriage. If you do it soon enough, you can have your marriage annulled.
FAMILY LAW MEDIATION
When working out family law disagreements, this informal and flexible forum can be the better option.
