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20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Lake Charles, LA
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Showing 20 family law attorneys in Lake Charles, LA
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The Johnson Firm - Lake Charles Attorneys
1419 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 282-8556 johnsonfirmla.com
Colonna Law Firm, LLC
900 Ryan St #402, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 656-3212 colonnalawfirm.com
Sudduth & Associates, LLC
1109 Pithon St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(833) 783-3884 saa.legal
Law Offices of John Green Jr.
1135 Hodges St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 990-0060 johngreenjr.com
Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden
127 Broad St Suite 300, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-3332 familyfuerst.com
The Law Office of Christian D. Chesson
2812 1st Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-5297
Law Office of Brad A. Guillory
940 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-5297 ghllawyers.com
Sanchez Burke, L.L.C.
1200 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4405 sanchezburke.com
Chavis Law, LLC
910 Ford St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 513-0785 chavislawllc.com
The Roach Law Firm
2917 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-8504 theroachlawfirm.com
David Green
316 Iris St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-8200 davidgreenlawfirm.com
Hawkins Legal
1607 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 313-4090 tarabhawkins.com
Devin Fontenot, Attorney at Law
2706 Hodges St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 508-2627 dfontenotlaw.com
Godley William L
616 Kirby St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 401-4668 godleylaw.com
Godley Law Firm
616 Kirby St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(800) 560-3525 godleylaw.com
Law Office of Hillary L. Nixon, LLC
1111 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 419-5252 hillarynixonlaw.com
Abshire Law Firm, LLC
113 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 377-0790 llgllc.com
Todd H Melton LLC
616 Kirby St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-2979 toddmeltonlaw.com
Holmes LA Law, LLC
1800 Ryan St Ste. 107, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 221-3028
Nadine Dunbar Gills, Attorney At Law
1301 Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 513-4820 gillslawfirm.com
Family law attorneys in Lake Charles Louisiana help clients with divorce child custody child support and property division. Louisiana follows a unique civil law system based on the Napoleonic Code which affects community property rules and spousal support. Local attorneys understand the Calcasieu Parish court procedures and can guide you through these sensitive matters.
What Does a Family Law Attorney in Lake Charles Cost?
Family law attorney fees in Lake Charles Louisiana typically range from 200 to 400 dollars per hour. Many attorneys charge a flat fee for uncontested divorces which may cost between 1500 and 3000 dollars. Contested cases involving custody or complex property division can cost 5000 to 15000 dollars or more. Costs vary by case complexity and attorney experience. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the residency requirement for divorce in Lake Charles Louisiana?
You or your spouse must live in Louisiana for at least six months before filing for divorce. The divorce petition is filed in the parish where either spouse resides. For Calcasieu Parish you would file at the courthouse in Lake Charles.
How is child custody decided in Louisiana family court?
Louisiana courts make custody decisions based on the best interest of the child. Judges consider factors like the childs relationship with each parent and each parents ability to provide care. Louisiana law encourages joint custody unless one parent is unfit.
What is the Louisiana community property rule for divorce?
Louisiana is a community property state meaning most assets and debts acquired during marriage are owned equally by both spouses. Separate property includes assets owned before marriage or received as gifts or inheritance. The court divides community property fairly but not always equally.
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