Divorce & Mediation Lawyer Serving Metairie & Harahan

Serving the New Orleans area and Jefferson Parish. Schedule a confidential consultation

Divorce and Mediation Guidance When It Matters Most

Divorce and mediation are personal. You’re making decisions that affect your home, your finances, and your day-to-day life. Our job is to give you clear direction, steady communication, and a practical plan that protects what matters most to you.

With offices in Metairie and Harahan, we serve clients throughout the New Orleans area and Jefferson Parish. If you’re not sure what your next step should be, we can talk through your situation and explain your options in plain English.

Divorce Representation That Stays Focused on Outcomes

Some divorces are straightforward. Others involve disagreements about assets, timelines, or terms that feel impossible to resolve. We help you move forward with a strategy that matches your situation, whether your divorce is uncontested or contested.

We can help you:

  • Understand the divorce process and what to expect next

  • Organize the information needed to move your case forward

  • Negotiate settlement terms when possible

  • Prepare and advocate when court involvement is necessary

Mediation That Helps You Stay in Control

Mediation can be a smart option when both sides want to resolve issues without turning everything into a fight. It’s not about giving in. It’s about reaching workable terms with structure and guidance, so you can move forward with less conflict and less uncertainty.

Mediation is often helpful when you want:

  • A clearer path to agreement

  • Fewer delays and less back-and-forth

  • More control over the outcome than a judge’s decision

  • A process that keeps the focus on practical solutions

What to Do Before You Reach Out

If you can, gather a few basics before you contact us:

  1. A short summary of your situation and what outcome you want
  2. Any existing court paperwork (if applicable)
  3. Key dates that matter (separation, major changes, upcoming deadlines)

If you don’t have everything, that’s fine. Start with what you know.

Client Testimonial

When you are in emotional distress and physical pain, it isn’t easy to think clearly and make good decisions. That, in addition to not understanding a legal process, complicates matters… Read more client results

Lane Macaluso, Louisiana attorney at Macaluso Law, LLC

What to Expect When You Contact Us

When you reach out, we keep it simple: we listen, we ask a few focused questions, and we tell you what the realistic next steps are. If it makes sense to move forward, we’ll explain how the process works and what we would need from you.

You can schedule a consultation and meet at either our Metairie or Harahan office, depending on what’s most convenient.

Divorce & Mediation FAQs

What’s the difference between uncontested and contested divorce?

An uncontested divorce usually means both sides can agree on the key terms without extended litigation. A contested divorce means there are disagreements that require negotiation, formal filings, or court involvement. We’ll help you understand which track you’re on and what that means for timeline and cost.

Mediation can work well when both sides are willing to participate in good faith and focus on solutions. If there is high conflict or repeated bad-faith behavior, mediation may not be the right fit. We can help you evaluate whether mediation makes sense based on your situation.

Timelines depend on several factors, including the type of divorce, the level of agreement between both sides, and court scheduling. Once we understand your situation, we can give you a realistic expectation for next steps and timing.

For general Family Law questions, visit our full FAQ page page.

Ready to Talk About Divorce or Mediation?

If you’re facing a divorce or considering mediation, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’ll help you understand your options, avoid common mistakes, and move forward with a clear plan.

Call (504) 475-2622 or send a message to schedule a confidential consultation.