Louisiana Family Law Attorney. Your kids come first.
Divorce and custody are the hardest cases a family will ever face. Stephen Spurgeon has advocated for parents under the Post-Separation Family Violence Relief Act and in contested custody hearings across Louisiana. He listens first, then fights.
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These are the matters we have built process around: evidence preservation, records workflow, and one attorney from intake through resolution.
Divorce
Article 102 and 103 divorces, community property partition, spousal support, and interim relief.
Child Custody
Joint and sole custody, domiciliary parent designation, relocation, and modification of existing orders.
Child Support
Guideline calculations, deviations, enforcement, and modification when circumstances change.
Family Violence Relief
Protective orders and custody determinations under the Post-Separation Family Violence Relief Act (La. R.S. 9:361 et seq.).
Modifications
When an existing custody or support order no longer fits reality, we help you change it.
How a family law case works at Spurgeon Law
- 1. Consult. A confidential conversation about what you need and what Louisiana law allows.
- 2. Strategy. We map the fastest path to the outcome that protects your children and your finances.
- 3. Pleadings. Petitions, rules, and motions drafted to the specific facts of your family.
- 4. Negotiation or hearing. Consent judgment when possible. Hearing when necessary.
- 5. Enforcement. A judgment is only as good as its enforcement. We stay with you.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Louisiana divorce take?
A no-fault Article 102 divorce requires living separate and apart for 180 days (365 if there are minor children) after service. Article 103 divorces can move faster on specific grounds.
What is a domiciliary parent?
The parent with whom the child primarily resides under a joint custody order, and who has decision-making authority when parents disagree. It is not the same as sole custody.
Can I get custody if there was domestic violence?
Louisiana's Post-Separation Family Violence Relief Act creates a presumption against custody for a parent with a history of family violence. This is a specialized area; get counsel early.
How is child support calculated?
By statutory guidelines based on combined adjusted gross income and the number of children, with adjustments for health insurance, childcare, and extraordinary expenses.
Do you handle adoptions?
No. The firm does not handle adoptions of any kind, including stepparent and intrafamily adoptions. The Louisiana State Bar Association's Find Legal Help page can point you to an attorney who does.
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What clients say
“He was there for me and my kids at all times no matter what through the trial from beginning to end.”
“Genuinely concerned about the welfare of my son and helped make reasonable decisions when I was in an unreasonable frame of mind.”
“After my accident, Mr. Spurgeon made the entire process such a breeze. He dealt with the insurance company so I didn't have to. Always answered my questions, available to me after business hours.”
Client reviews reflect individual experiences. Results may vary. Past results are not a guarantee of future success.