FAMILY LAW

Because nothing is more important than family

  • Child Custody

    Protect your parental rights.

    At Pittman & Huggins, we represent parents in all aspects of child custody and visitation including: joint and sole custody; emergency custody; visitation; grandparent visitation; modification of custody and visitation orders; and contempt for not following a custody order.

    We understand that emotions can run high while sorting out child custody issues. Pittman & Huggins is dedicated to advocating for you and your child to maintain a meaningful relationship. Call us today.

  • Divorce

    Protect your financial interests during a divorce.

    A person desiring a divorce in Louisiana can choose to seek a no-fault divorce or a fault-based divorce. Choosing which path to take can be complicated and have implications on community property and spousal support. Dividing community property which is acquired during the marriage can be stressful.

    At Pittman & Huggins, we tirelessly advocate on your behalf to protect your financial interests. Call us today.

  • Child Support

    Make sure your child’s needs are provided for.

    Child support can be complicated. Whether you have been served with Child Support paperwork or want to seek a modification of support, we are here to help. Call us today.

  • Spousal Support

    Protect your rights to spousal support.

    Spousal support is also known as “Alimony” outside of Louisiana. It can be awarded during the divorce process, known as interim support, until the divorce is finalized or can be awarded after divorce, known as final periodic support. Understanding your rights concerning spousal support is important. Call us today.

  • Intra-family Adoption

    Families are made in all different ways.

    In Louisiana, intra-family adoption is available for adoptions between a step-parent and step-child or adoption of a child by another family member.

    At Pittman & Huggins, we are sensitive to the needs of everyone involved in a intra-family adoption. Your family is important. Call us today.

  • Prenuptial Agreements

    Plan for your marriage.

    Prenuptial Agreements can help manage expectations in a marriage regarding assets. Prenuptial Agreements are also important to those seeking to opt out of the default community property regime in Louisiana before entering marriage. We can help you sort this out. Call us today.

  • Paternity

    Helping fathers and mothers establish paternity of a child.

    Paternity is essential to custody and child support cases. At Pittman & Huggins, we can help establish the paternity of a child through the court system. Call us today.

Myths about Family Law in Louisiana

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  • FALSE. Every parent has rights under the law, which includes the right to frequent and continuing contact to have a relationship with his or her child. Call us today if your ex is withholding your child from you. We can help.

  • FALSE. During a custody matter, a judge will look at the Best Interest of the Child Factors to determine custody arrangements. This is not limited to weekend-only visitation. Call us today to help you with visitation with your child.

  • FALSE. Custody is not determined solely on incomes of the parents. The judge considers 14 factors in total when determining custody. Call us today to help you with your custody matter.

  • FALSE. Custody orders may be modified if there has been a substantial change. Call us today to help you with modifying your custody order.

  • FALSE. Prenuptial agreements are a tool to protect not only assets acquired before the marriage, but future property (including paychecks!) that you earn and acquire during the marriage. Call us for more on how this works.

Contact us today for a free consultation:

(225) 664-9500

staff@pittmanlawfirm.com

1930 Florida Avenue, S.W

Denham Springs, LA 70726