Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted New Orleans Family Law Attorney
Since 1985, the Debra M Kesler Atty has specialized in family law, providing compassionate and experienced legal representation to families in Southeast Louisiana. Our practice focuses on resolving complex family legal matters such as divorce, child custody, and property settlements with clarity and advocacy. With 27 years of dedicated family law experience, we guide clients through emotionally challenging situations while prioritizing their needs. As a Board Certified Family Law Specialist by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, we meet rigorous standards to handle even the most intricate cases. Our firm offers free resources, including child support calculators and legal forms, to empower clients with knowledge.We serve Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Tammany Parish, and surrounding areas, combining local expertise with deep legal understanding. From initial consultations to case resolution, we provide straightforward advice, legal education, and strategic representation tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our commitment extends beyond courtrooms, offering tools for parents, marriage help, and Louisiana-specific court information to support families proactively. By focusing exclusively on family law, we maintain specialized expertise in areas ranging from adoption to protective orders, ensuring comprehensive solutions for life's most personal legal challenges.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Child Support
Alimony/Spousal Support
Property Settlements
Protective Orders
Prenuptial Agreements
Adoption Services
Grandparent Rights
Collaborative Law
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Board Certified Family Law Specialist by Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
- 27 years of exclusive family law practice experience
- Provides free child support calculators and legal resources
- Serves multiple parishes including Jefferson and Orleans
- Combines legal expertise with compassionate client advocacy
Associations and certifications
- Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
Services
Divorce Representation
Our divorce representation service guides clients through the legal termination of marriage with strategic advocacy. We handle asset division, spousal support negotiations, and complex custody arrangements while minimizing emotional stress. With decades of experience in Louisiana family courts, we protect client interests during every phase of the divorce process.
Child Custody
We advocate for favorable child custody arrangements that prioritize children's well-being while protecting parental rights. Our practice addresses custody modifications, visitation schedules, and relocation cases with sensitivity to family dynamics. We provide practical tools to help parents navigate post-divorce co-parenting challenges.
Child Support
Our child support services cover establishment, modification, and enforcement of support orders. We use Louisiana's child support calculators to determine fair payment amounts while considering each family's unique financial circumstances. We help clients understand their rights and obligations under state guidelines.
Protective Orders
We assist clients in obtaining protective orders for domestic violence situations while ensuring legal rights remain protected. Our experience with emergency hearings and evidence presentation helps secure timely court protection for vulnerable clients facing abusive situations.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial agreements to protect assets and clarify financial expectations before marriage. Our approach balances legal protection with relationship considerations, ensuring agreements meet Louisiana's legal requirements while addressing clients' specific concerns.
People
Debra M. Kesler
Attorney at Law
Board Certified Family Law Specialist with 27 years of experience in Louisiana family courts. Provides compassionate representation for divorce, child custody, and domestic relations cases while maintaining rigorous legal standards.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property settlements, protective orders, and prenuptial agreements with board-certified expertise.
How long have you practiced family law?
Our firm has provided family law services since 1985, with 27 years of exclusive focus on Louisiana family legal matters.
Do you offer free legal resources?
Yes, we provide free child support calculators, custody tools, Louisiana court forms, and marriage resources through our website.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Tammany Parish, St. Charles Parish, and St. John the Baptist Parish.
What makes you a Board Certified Specialist?
Certification by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization recognizes our advanced family law knowledge and adherence to strict legal standards.
How do you approach client representation?
We combine legal expertise with compassionate advocacy, providing clear advice and practical solutions tailored to each client's unique situation.
