The Bouterie Law Firm handles all Family Law cases with experience, skill and compassion. In a divorce or separation, our priorities are clear: Your kids needs come first, then a fair outcome for you. Our goal is fairness so all parties can coexist as peacefully as possible.

Family & Custody Law
The Bouterie Law Firm understands that family law matters can be a challenge. Our experienced attorneys are compassionate, aggressive and dedicated to being there throughout the legal process. Our goal is to keep our clients informed regarding these legal matters and provide options to make the right decision.
Family Law is a multi-faceted area of law that deals with family relations. Family law encompasses such areas as: adoption, child custody and visitation, children’s rights, child support,alimony (spousal support), separation agreements, dissolution of marriage, marital property, elderly law matters, living wills, estate planning, estates and trusts, wills and will contests, probate, insurance, cohabitation agreements, pre-marital (pre-nuptial) agreements, marriage and other legal issues pertinent to the family.
Family law courts generally hear cases pertaining to dissolution of marriage, legal separation of the parties, nullity of marriage, child custody, child and spousal support, elderly law legal issues, domestic violence petitions, and estate planning cases like wills, living will, guardianship, post-death insurance settlements, probate, trusts and other estate related legal issues.
It ordinarily is a good idea to consult with a lawyer about any major life event or change, such as a contested or uncontested divorce, adoption of a child or placement of a child for adoption, child abuse matters, child support modifications, child visitation,child visitation changes and custody, being accused of or a victim of domestic violence, elder law, juvenile law, probate or other major family law issue. Your legal rights could be at stake if you don’t. Contact us at the Bouterie Law Firm today so we can help doing these stressful times 504-279-3303.
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Typical Family & Custody Law claims includes
- Divorce
- Name Changes
- Adoption
- Paternity Cases
- Estate Planning & Administration
- Marital Property Agreements
- Separation
- Family Maintenance Support
- Temporary Spousal Support & Alimony
- Child Support
- Support Modification
- Child Custody & Visitation
- Child Custody Relocation
- Guardian Ad Litem
- Post Judgment Disputes
- Restraining Orders
- Grandparents’ Rights
- Paternity
- Prenuptial Agreements / Premarital Agreements
- Restraining Orders & Protection Orders
- Mediation
- Family Law Litigation & Appeals
Let The Bouterie Law Firm help you with your family legal matters. Contact The Bouterie Law Firm today at 504-279-3303 (Chalmette office) or 985-641-9002 (Slidell office) to set up a free consultation!