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Baton Rouge Divorce Lawyers

Offering Legal Services in Family Law

If you are considering a divorce, you likely feel overwhelmed with a variety of questions left unanswered. Seek legal help from a well-established law firm prepared to guide you during this time of uncertainty.

For nearly 20 years, the law firm of Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Bélanger has served clients in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas throughout Louisiana. This is not uncharted territory for us. We will listen to your unique situation, apply our skills, while helping you take the right steps to preserve your family's best interests. Contact our law firm today online or call 225-383-9703 to schedule a consultation with an experienced divorce lawyer.

Handling Contested and Non-Contested Divorces

At Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Bélanger, we are one of a few family law firms in Baton Rouge offering consultation to clients considering a divorce. This is an important opportunity for us to learn more about your specific situation, your legal concerns and any available options.

Our firm's family law attorney tailors her approach based on your unique situation and legal needs involving a variety of areas, including:

  • Child custody and visitation — We are committed to helping you understand your legal options and establishing a practical child custody arrangement. Our law firm will help you determine what type of custody plan would be in your child's best interests.
  • Child support — Our law firm is prepared to secure your rights, whether you are entitled to receive child support or are obligated to pay child support. We will work closely with you to make sure child support calculations are based on accurate information.
  • Spousal support — In general, there are two types of spousal support awarded in Louisiana, interim periodic spousal support and final periodic spousal support. Interim support is available to a party while the divorce is in progress. Final support is awarded after the finalization of the divorce and is available to a party who was free from fault in the break up of the marriage. We will outline the factors used in determining the award, availability and amount of spousal support of each individual client.
  • Property division — Louisiana is a community property state. This means that any assets or debts acquired during your marriage need to be handled equitably between you and your former spouse. We are skilled negotiators prepared to seek an amicable solution based on your best interests.

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During your consultation, we will focus our time to secure your interests with minimal conflict. Put our law firm to work for you. Contact us today online or call 225-383-9703 to schedule a consultation.

We handle all aspects of criminal law, personal injury, environmental law and family law

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If you are sued, you need to act within a short period of time or a default judgment may be taken against you. If you're sued because of an auto accident or other matter that you have insurance for, you need to turn the suit over to your insurance company right away. If you're sued for something you don't have insurance for (such as collections, or a business or consumer dispute), you should hire an attorney. We defend people sued by finance companies, credit card companies, employees, employers, customers, etc.

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We represent members of East Baton Rouge Federation of Teachers and A+PEL, as well as individual teachers who have issues with their School Board involving tenure, assault pay, civil rights, etc.

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OFFICE LOCATION: 8075 Jefferson Hwy : Baton Rouge, LA 70809 : 225-383-9703 : Map & Directions