Lafayette Family Lawyer Provides Compassionate Representation to the Acadiana Residents

Louisiana firm protects clients’ interests during divorces and other matters

Your family law attorney should have the skill and experience to represent your interests effectively while treating you with the utmost respect and compassion. This is what you can expect at Jennifer O. Robinson Attorney at Law, LLC in Lafayette. Drawing on more than 20 years of legal practice in Louisiana, our attorney provides comprehensive legal support in divorces, custody disputes, adoptions and other issues related to marriage and parenting. 

Why hire a family lawyer?

Whether you’re ending a marriage, looking to adopt or determining the legal parentage of a child, family law issues are often highly personal and sensitive. In certain situations, such as custody and child support disputes, there is often the potential for emotional conflict. Even if you are inclined to work things out on your own, it is helpful to have an exceptional family law attorney by your side. As someone familiar with the courts in Lafayette Parish and throughout the Acadiana region, Jennifer O. Robinson will give you honest counsel regarding how a judge might decide your case. From there, you can make an informed choice regarding the best way to safeguard your interests. 

Skillful handling of cases involving custody, adoption, paternity and financial support

Our firm provides high-level advice and advocacy for a wide range of family law concerns, including issues related to the following: 

• Divorce — Your divorce is more than just the end of a romantic relationship. It is a legal proceeding that will have long-term consequences for you and your children. Whether you intend to negotiate an uncontested divorce or believe your case is headed for trial, we will make every legal effort to obtain favorable terms on property division, custody, spousal support and child support. 
• Child custody — There are different types of custody and visitation arrangements. Our personal approach to each case helps us to craft parenting plans that are truly in the best interests of our clients and their children. We always strive to reach an agreement on these issues but are prepared to go to court if a reasonable compromise cannot be achieved. 
• Adoption — Adding a child to your family through adoption should be a wonderful experience, but without knowledgeable legal guidance, you could have trouble completing the placement or complying with the rules set by the state’s Department of Children and Family Services. 
• Child support — Louisiana’s child support law requires both parents to help shoulder the financial costs associated with the upbringing of their sons and daughters. If you seek counsel concerning the establishment of a rate under the state’s “income shares” model, or if you need representation for a modification or enforcement matter, our firm can help. 
• Spousal support — Often referred to as alimony, spousal support is awarded during or after a divorce so that a spouse who relied on income provided by their husband or wife does not face financial hardship. Whether you’re seeking payments or are being asked to make them, we’ll evaluate the relevant factors and advocate for a fair resolution. 
• Modifications to existing orders — Life goes on after divorce, and sometimes events occur that justify a revision of an order issued by the court. If a job loss, a medical condition, a new relationship or a child’s shifting needs bring about a material change in circumstances, our firm can help you seek an appropriate modification to custody, child support or alimony terms. 
• Legal paternity — When a child is born to parents who haven’t been married, legal paternity must be determined in order to establish custody rights and child support responsibilities. This can be done through a voluntary acknowledgement or in a disputed legal proceeding that hinges on DNA evidence. 
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements — More couples than ever are entering prenuptial agreements to protect their assets and to avoid costly litigation over financial matters in case their marriage should end in divorce. We assist prospective spouses in the preparation and negotiation of these binding contracts. We also advise on postnuptial agreements, which are used by some spouses if a significant event during their marriage impels them to clarify property division and spousal support terms. 

Don’t wait until your family law issue gets out of control before hiring an attorney. Attorney Jennifer O. Robinson can give you the legal support you need to make important decisions with confidence. 

Helping you navigate the Lafayette Parish Family Court department

No matter how compelling your case might be, you will not receive the result you seek without adhering to the rules of the Family Court of Lafayette Parish or the parish where you reside. Jennifer O. Robinson’s experience advocating for clients in Louisiana’s family court system will ensure that you are capably guided through every aspect of your legal proceeding. We will explain the applicable laws, procedural requirements and timeframes, so that you know what to expect. Whether your situation needs only simple court approval or demands strong trial advocacy, we will handle each aspect of your case with the highest degree of professionalism and efficiency. 

Discuss your family law concern with an experienced divorce attorney

Jennifer O. Robinson Attorney at Law, LLC represents spouses in divorce proceedings throughout the Acadiana region. If your marriage is ending, please call 337-473-2956 or contact us online for a consultation. Our office is in Lafayette, Louisiana and we maintain affordable rates so you can get the legal support you need.