Business Details
Your Trusted Baton Rouge Family Law Attorney
The Cosenza Law Firm is a dedicated family law practice serving clients in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. With over 47 years of combined legal experience, our team specializes in navigating complex domestic disputes including divorce, child custody, and property division. We prioritize personalized representation, leveraging deep knowledge of Louisiana family law to deliver tailored solutions.Our board-certified attorney, Louis J. Cosenza, brings decades of courtroom expertise to each case, ensuring clients receive strategic advocacy grounded in local judicial practices. We serve clients across Ascension Parish and East Baton Rouge Parish, offering compassionate guidance through emotionally challenging legal matters.
Services
Divorce
Child Support
Custody
Spousal Support
Property Division
Highlights and features
- 47 years of combined legal experience in family law matters
- Board-certified specialist in family law by Louisiana standards
- Personalized representation tailored to individual client needs
- Deep understanding of Baton Rouge family court procedures
- Proven track record in complex divorce and custody cases
Associations and certifications
- Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
What people say
Upfront and honest
Brilliant in matters of the law
Relentless and tenacious
Excellent communication skills
Life-changing legal results
Services
Divorce
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce representation including fault and no-fault proceedings. We guide clients through property division, alimony determinations, and custody arrangements while navigating Louisiana's unique community property laws. With decades of courtroom experience, we advocate for equitable outcomes in both contested and uncontested cases.
Child Support
We help establish and modify child support orders based on Louisiana's income-based guidelines. Our attorneys analyze combined incomes, custody arrangements, and special needs to ensure fair financial obligations. We also assist with enforcement actions and adjustments for changing circumstances like job loss or income increases.
Custody
Our team develops custody plans maximizing parental involvement while prioritizing children's best interests. We handle joint custody arrangements, visitation rights, and modifications due to relocation or lifestyle changes. We work with evaluators to present compelling cases for custody determinations in contested matters.
Spousal Support
We represent clients seeking or contesting temporary and permanent spousal support. Our attorneys assess eligibility based on factors like marriage duration, financial disparities, and living standards. We negotiate fair support terms and present evidence regarding vocational capabilities and financial needs.
Property Division
Our firm handles complex division of marital assets including real estate, businesses, retirement accounts, and personal property. We work with financial experts to value assets and debts, ensuring equitable distribution under Louisiana's community property laws. We address challenges in dividing high-value or contested assets.
People
Louis J. Cosenza
Family Law Attorney
Board-certified family law specialist with 47 years of legal experience. Handles complex divorce cases, child custody matters, and high-net-worth property divisions. Certified by Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. Serves Ascension Parish and East Baton Rouge Parish.
Questions
What types of family law cases do you handle?
We specialize in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, property division, and high-net-worth divorce cases across Louisiana.
How does Louisiana handle child custody?
Louisiana presumes joint custody benefits children, focusing on maximizing parental involvement. We help create custody plans balancing both parents' rights and children's best interests.
What factors determine child support amounts?
Child support calculations consider combined incomes, custody arrangements, childcare costs, and health insurance expenses using state-mandated guidelines.
Can spousal support be modified?
Yes, spousal support orders can be adjusted based on significant changes in financial circumstances or living situations through court petitions.
How are marital assets divided in Louisiana?
Louisiana follows community property principles, typically splitting marital assets 50-50. We help identify and equitably distribute property acquired during marriage.
Do you handle high-asset divorce cases?
Yes, we specialize in complex divorces involving business valuations, real estate portfolios, retirement accounts, and other high-value assets requiring expert financial analysis.
