Divorce Lawyer in Southwest Louisiana
Property Division • Spousal Support • Child Support • Child Custody
If you are considering filing for divorce or have already begun the divorce process, you can benefit from the guidance and knowledge of an experienced divorce attorney. At the Lake Charles office of attorney Michael Garber, Mr. Garber and our staff confidently handle a wide range of divorce situations and the issues that stem from a divorce.
Michael Garber takes the time to get to know his clients, effectively walking them step-by-step through the divorce (dissolution of marriage) process. This allows clients to understand what may happen and work with Mr. Garber on how further their interests. Contact our office today.
Some of the additional divorce-related matters that we handle include:
Property Division
When we sit down with a divorce client, we take an inventory of all the assets and debts of the marriage. Louisiana is a community property state, and our long experience with community property laws and how they work, ensures you a property settlement that properly accounts for all your assets and liabilities. We work with our client to determine what, if anything, he or she wishes to claim, and what they are willing to let go.
Division of property and division of asset laws may apply to a wide variety of property and assets, including:
- A house
- Cars
- Stocks and bonds
- 401(k) and pension plans
- Personal property
- Business property or assets
- You must also divide your marital debts, which may include:
- A mortgage
- Car and truck loans
- Credit card debt
- Student loans
We also draft new, updated wills for our clients. Although final spousal support (permanent alimony) may be limited depending on the situation, it may be possible to obtain it temporarily, until the divorce is final. If our clients need alimony, we work to obtain that for them. If either of you own or run a business, we can help you work through a business succession plan.
Spousal Support (Alimony)
When spousal support is an issue, it is important to know that fault in the divorce does play a role. However, it is the fault of the spouse that is seeking spousal support that is examined and taken into consideration throughout the spousal support proceedings.
When there are children involved in a divorce, we work to help both parents focus on the best interests of the children and see the situation from the point of view of the child. Whether you are disputing child custody, visitation or child support, we can assist you in seeking a resolution.
Contact an experienced divorce lawyer at the office of Michael R. Garber, Attorney at Law to discuss your options for seeking a resolution to your case.
Michael R. Garber • Attorney at Law
1801 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone: (337) 494-5500 • Fax: (337) 433-8442