Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Lafayette, LA
Claire Edwards Law Firm has provided compassionate family law representation since 2013, specializing in divorce, child custody, and support matters. Our holistic approach combines legal expertise with relationship-focused guidance, helping clients navigate complex family law issues while maintaining autonomy. We prioritize collaborative solutions through document preparation, settlement negotiations, and interdisciplinary partnerships with mental health and financial professionals.Our practice emphasizes proactive education, transparent communication, and tailored strategies to protect clients' rights and family interests. With deep roots in Lafayette's legal community, we serve clients facing Louisiana-specific family law challenges while maintaining strict ethical standards and client confidentiality.
Services
Family Law Representation
Divorce Proceedings
Child Custody Cases
Collaborative Divorce
Child Support Analysis
Document Preparation
Settlement Negotiations
Spousal Support
Family Home Occupancy
Legal Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized family law strategies tailored to Louisiana's legal framework
- Our collaborative approach integrates mental health and financial professionals
- We provide transparent document preparation and settlement negotiation services
- Our founder maintains active involvement in Louisiana's legal community
- We emphasize client education and proactive legal decision-making
What people say
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Nice to everybody
Personalized approach
Compassionate representation
Services
Family Law Representation
Our family law practice provides comprehensive legal representation for divorce, custody, and support matters. We combine legal expertise with relationship-focused guidance to protect clients' rights while minimizing conflict. Our services help clients navigate Louisiana's specific family law requirements through document preparation, court representation, and strategic legal advice.
Collaborative Divorce
This interdisciplinary approach combines legal, mental health, and financial expertise to resolve divorce matters amicably. We facilitate cooperative solutions through structured negotiations, helping clients avoid adversarial court proceedings while creating sustainable agreements that prioritize family well-being and long-term relationships.
Child Custody Cases
We specialize in developing custody arrangements that serve children's best interests while respecting parental rights. Our services include custody evaluations, parenting plan development, and court representation to establish fair visitation schedules and decision-making responsibilities that adapt to evolving family needs.
Document Preparation
Our document preparation services ensure accurate, court-compliant filings for family law matters. We prepare divorce petitions, custody agreements, and support documents with meticulous attention to Louisiana's legal requirements, helping clients present clear, enforceable legal positions.
Settlement Negotiations
We facilitate fair settlements through strategic negotiations that avoid prolonged litigation. Our approach combines legal expertise with practical problem-solving to resolve disputes efficiently, focusing on creating mutually acceptable agreements that address clients' unique circumstances and future needs.
People
Claire Bergeron Edwards
Founder & Attorney
Licensed Louisiana attorney since 2012 with specialized family law expertise. Graduated from Southern University Law Center, focusing on collaborative legal solutions. Active in Lafayette's legal community and founder of Collaborative Divorce Lafayette.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, and collaborative divorce solutions tailored to Louisiana's legal framework.
Do you handle court representation for family law cases?
Yes, we provide full court representation while prioritizing out-of-court settlements through document preparation and negotiation strategies.
What is collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce combines legal, mental health, and financial expertise to resolve matters amicably without court intervention through structured negotiations.
How do you approach child custody cases?
We develop custody arrangements prioritizing children's best interests while protecting parental rights through comprehensive parenting plans and court advocacy.
What are your office hours?
Please contact us to schedule consultations by phone, Zoom, or in-person appointments during regular business hours.
How are legal fees structured?
Fees vary by service complexity with minimums starting at $1,000 for matrimonial agreements and $3,000 for specialized legal orders.
