Louisiana Lawyer
Practice Areas
When you are searching for a Louisiana attorney, it is important that you contact a lawyer that can provide you with legal counsel in a variety of legal matters. Having a lawyer that can help you in almost any legal issue allows you to develop the personal relationship with your legal counsel that allows you to call up them to address your issue, no matter what it is. My firm, The Layfield Law Firm, LLC, provides legal representation in a variety of practice areas. I am proud to serve my Louisiana clients in a wide range of legal issues. I am committed to providing you with high quality, personal legal services and to offer you the highest level of service and confidentiality in your legal matters.
My firm serves my friends and neighbors throughout the state of Louisiana in a range of practice areas, including the following:
- Successions and Probate - Facing the loss of a loved one can be an extremely difficult time for any family. Our office is committed to providing clients with all the necessary advice to properly transfer Estate assets to heirs pursuant to the Last Will and Testament of the decedent. If the decedent did not have a Last Will and Testament, then Louisiana law provides a mechanism where the Estate of the decedent is distributed to the proper heirs.
- Estate Planning - Our office will work hard to evaluate a client's particular situation and provide a customized solution that will handle all of their Estate related matters should the worst happen. We can devise and draft your Last Will and Testament and assist you so that your wishes are respected and your property is disbursed according to your instruction.
- Personal Injury - Have you or a loved one been injured in a car accident, motorcycle accident, bus accident, truck accident or other incident in which another person was negligent? If someone else’s recklessness or wrongful act resulted in your injury, my firm can help you seek the compensation you deserve.
- Business Matters - There are a variety of important business issues that will require skilled representation. My firm can assist you in drafting an agreement, a construction lien, collections, property transactions, starting a new venture by setting up an LLC or others. I can help you address your business matters and ensure that every aspect of your transaction or issue is carefully prepared and filed.
- Family Law - There are few areas of the law that are more important to the individual and the family. These very personal issues should be addressed by an attorney that really cares, and who will take your case in hand and seek the best possible outcome. Whether you are seeking a divorce, want to expand your family with an adoption, or need help in resolving another family law issue, I can help.
Hear From Our Happy Clients
At The Layfield Law Firm, LLC, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"Beau always responded quickly to my questions, sometimes patiently just listened while I vented."As a business owner trying to juggle responsibilities with my clients and in my business, it was important to find someone who understood the value of my time while helping me navigate me through a difficult divorce.- Former Client
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"I'm blessed to have had Mr. Beau Layfield representing me throughout my divorce process."I contacted him initially because The Layfield Law Firm website specifically listed "uncontested divorce" within the areas of practice.- Former Client
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"Beau listened to my concerns and helped me come up with a strategy that worked best for my situation."During this process, there were times when I became so frustrated that I wanted to give up. Beau always brought me back to reality and made suggestions to assist with my concerns.- Former Client
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"After meeting with three attorneys about my case I choose the Layfield Law Firm."Hopefully I won't need a lawyer in the future, but if I do, I am calling Mr Layfield.- Former Client
Our FAQ
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 225-283-1374 today!
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How will custody of my child be decided?It is possible for you and your spouse to come to a decision regarding child custody without the court intervening.
However, if you and your spouse cannot come to a custody terms agreement, the court will decide for you, and will look at the following:
- the child's gender and age;
- the child's mental and physical health;
- the child's relationship with each parent;
- the parents' respective lifestyles;
- each parent's ability to provide basic necessities for the child, including shelter, food, and clothing; and
- the child's preference (if they are of a certain age).
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Should I take a settlement offer?
It is never a good idea to settle an insurance claim before speaking with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney that has experience with injury accident cases. Insurance companies have tactics they use to deny claims, redirect fault, and withhold available compensation. An insurance claim can be a complicated process and insurance adjusters can be intimidating to accident victims. An insurance company may assert that the injuries are not as serious as claimed, and attempt to settle quickly for a low amount.
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How will child support be calculated?Child support is calculated differently depending on the state one resides in, but the general factors taken into consideration by the court when calculating payments include:
- the standard of living of the child prior to the divorce;
- the ability to pay of the parent giving child support;
- the specific needs of the child, including their food, clothing, and educational costs; and
- the needs and income of the custodial parent (the parent with primary custody of the child).
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How long will the divorce process take?
The length of your divorce proceedings will depend on different factors, which include how long it takes to serve divorce papers to your spouse, whether your spouse is willing to waive their rights to service and notice of trial, whether you have minor children from the marriage and legal delays. Typically, it will take 20 to 40 days to receive a divorce judgment from the court after papers have been served. If your spouse decides to waive his or her rights to service and notice of trial, the judgment can come swiftly. It is important to note that a judgment does not become finalized until the 30-day "appeals" window has ended.
Another important point to note is that you must be living separately from your spouse for six months (or longer if there are minor children from the marriage) before being able to file a petition, unless there are extenuating circumstances, such as your spouse committed a felony. Securing an attorney for legal representation may result in your divorce process being resolved much faster than you attempting to navigate the proceedings on your own.
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Isn't divorce expensive?
A contested divorce can get expensive due to the necessity to attend trial, and document the case to present in court. Those who can work out their agreements prior to court and settle them with negotiations can not only save a lot of money, they avoid the serious stress of a court trial and exposing your personal business in court. In either case, I will help you bring the issue to a resolution with the least amount of stress, whether in a contested or uncontested divorce. I make every effort to make my services affordable so that you can have high quality legal counsel to support your case.