Business Details
Trusted Family Law Services in Baton Rouge
At Kuehne Foote Aplc, APLC, we are dedicated to providing efficient and effective legal representation tailored to meet our clients expectations, timelines, and budgets. Our firm specializes in family law, community property division, retirement division, QDROs, divorce, custody, and civil litigation, with a focus on resolving complex legal challenges through practical solutions. Founding partner Marcus Foote has developed a proprietary system for drafting Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, making us a go-to firm for QDRO expertise. We prioritize clear communication, integrity, and client education, ensuring every client understands their case progression. Our objective-driven approach includes creating detailed file plans to align client and firm expectations regarding costs, timelines, and outcomes.We serve clients across Louisiana, offering evening and weekend appointments to accommodate busy schedules. Our attorneys combine decades of experience with a commitment to staying current on evolving legal standards, particularly in retirement division and estate planning. We also provide consulting services to fellow attorneys on niche family law matters, leveraging our expertise to support the broader legal community. Our passion for client service is matched by our dedication to achieving realistic, favorable results while maintaining transparency and ethical standards.
Services
Divorce
Community Property
Retirement Division
Civil Litigation
Attorney Consulting
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified expertise in family law and QDROs.
- Our proprietary system streamlines complex retirement division cases.
- We create transparent file plans to align client expectations with outcomes.
- Our attorneys combine decades of experience with innovative legal strategies.
- We provide evening and weekend appointments for client convenience.
Associations and certifications
- Louisiana Board of Specialization
What people say
Expertise in family law
Ability to communicate
Walked me through steps
Proactive
Fair settlement
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys handle simple and complex divorces, focusing on equitable asset division, spousal support, and child custody arrangements. We prioritize amicable resolutions but prepare aggressively for litigation when necessary. Our approach ensures clients understand legal processes and outcomes.
Community Property Division
We employ a proprietary analysis system to trace and classify assets, ensuring accurate division of marital and separate property. Our expertise covers hidden assets, business valuations, and complex financial portfolios across multiple jurisdictions.
QDRO Preparation
We specialize in drafting Qualified Domestic Relations Orders for private, federal, and military retirement plans. Our extensive database of plan requirements enables efficient processing, even for intricate or interstate cases.
Civil Litigation
When disputes escalate, our seasoned litigators protect client interests in complex financial, business, or custody matters. We combine trial readiness with strategic negotiation to achieve favorable verdicts or settlements.
Attorney Consulting
We assist fellow attorneys with niche family law challenges, including pension valuations, forensic accounting, and QDROs. Our consulting services provide specialized expertise to enhance case outcomes for co-counsel.
People
G. Bruce Kuehne
Founding Partner
Practicing law since 1976, Bruce Kuehne brings decades of experience in family law, bankruptcy, and business litigation. A Harvard Law graduate, he combines scholarly insight with practical legal strategy.
Marcus T. Foote
Partner
Board-certified in family law since 2002, Marcus Foote specializes in QDROs and retirement division. He developed the firm's proprietary QDRO system and authors widely followed legal practice guides.
Dennis Fitzgerald
Attorney
With 30+ years of family law experience, Dennis Fitzgerald focuses on divorce, custody, and support cases. He emphasizes efficient resolutions while preserving client relationships through pragmatic counsel.
Paula Ouder
Estate Planning Attorney
Paula Ouder specializes in wills, trusts, and Medicaid planning. A former journalist, she simplifies complex estate matters, helping clients preserve legacies and navigate succession law.
Questions
What areas of law does Kuehne & Foote specialize in?
We focus on family law, including divorce, custody, community property division, QDROs, and estate planning.
Do you handle cases outside Baton Rouge?
Yes, we serve clients statewide, including New Orleans, Lafayette, and surrounding parishes.
What is an In Marriage QDRO?
An In Marriage QDRO allows couples to divide retirement assets without divorce, offering tax advantages for investors and financial advisors.
Can I schedule appointments outside regular business hours?
Yes, we offer evening and weekend appointments to accommodate client schedules.
Do you consult with other attorneys?
Yes, we provide consulting services to fellow lawyers on complex family law matters like QDROs and forensic accounting.
