Bossier City Family Law Attorneys

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The dedicated team of lawyers and legal professionals at The Law Offices of W. Jarred Franklin can handle all family law needs for people throughout the greater Shreveport/Bossier City area, including any of the following:

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Divorce

Filing for divorce is seldom a simple matter. In many cases, splitting couples will need to deal with complex issues of property division, as well as other related matters such as child custody, child support, and alimony.

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Child custody disputes

Issues of child custody, visitation, and parenting rights can often lead to heated legal disputes. We can help regardless of whether you are unmarried and need help with a paternity action or, alternatively, are currently going through a divorce. We can even assist with child relocation as well as other interstate child custody issues.

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Child support

In Louisiana, child support is typically determined using a formula that takes into account each parent’s income as well as the amount of time a child spends with each parent. In some circumstances, such as when one parent loses a job, child support payments may be modified. We can also help you enforce a child support order when your child’s other parent is not living up to his or her legal obligations.

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Alimony/spousal support

There are two types of alimony payments under Louisiana law: interim periodic spousal support and final periodic spousal support. While interim support may be ordered while the divorce is pending, final support can be ordered after the divorce is completed. Typically, final periodic spousal support is available if the recipient spouse was not at fault for the divorce, the recipient spouse cannot support himself or herself and the other spouse has the ability to pay.

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Protective orders

In instances of domestic violence, protective orders can provide your family with immediate and effective protection from abuse. However, these orders are very serious matters, and as such, should not be taken lightly. For instance, an individual can lose various rights when he or she has a protective order against them, including gun rights. At Evans & Franklin, we have handled a number of cases both prosecuting and defending against protective orders, so we can help you navigate any related situation.

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Premarital agreements

A well-drafted prenuptial agreement can help you plan for the future. It does not mean you are expecting to divorce, but simply that you and your spouse are preparing for all possibilities. Such an agreement is often essential if you own a business prior to marriage, wish to preserve assets for children from an earlier marriage or merely want to protect certain assets or property.

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Adoptions

When a stepparent or grandparent wishes to adopt a child, it is crucial that he or she remember that the rights of the biological parent must be terminated before the adoption can be completed. We can help guide you through this process.