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The Importance of Family Law
by Katelynn Mouton
All lawsuits are important to those involved. The practice of family law, however, takes on a personal nature of an entirely different level. It’s an area of law critical to the community.
“The practice of family law is focused on helping people resolve the most important problems they face concerning their relationships, their children, and their property,” says Walt Sanchez, partner at Sanchez Burke, LLC.
“Family law directly addresses the most personal and impactful aspects of individuals’ lives,” explains Clare Sanchez Burke, associate at Sanchez Burke. “Divorce, custody issues and property partitions are often emotionally charged and complex issues, affecting not only the involved parties, but also their extended families and social networks.”
By providing legal guidance and resolution, family law practitioners ensure matters are handled fairly and with sensitivity, protecting the rights and wellbeing of all parties, especially children. The practice promotes stability and clarity during turbulent times, enabling individuals to rebuild their lives and foster healthy family dynamics. Given the sensitive, deeply personal, and often very complex nature of family law, attorneys in this sector are routinely called to work through challenging circumstances. Helping clients navigate the justice system provides them with the motivation needed to keep going.
“There is tremendous personal satisfaction in helping people, most of whom have never spoken to a lawyer before, understand the legal system, consider their options, and make important decisions for themselves and their children,” says Jennifer Jones, associate at Sanchez Burke.
This sentiment is echoed by Joseph Burke, partner at Sanchez Burke. “It’s incredibly rewarding to help a parent protect themselves and their children from an abusive and impaired spouse. It’s also rewarding to help the abuser or impaired parent understand the full gravity of their conduct and get them into recovery or treatment, breaking the cycle.”
One misconception, according to Clare Burke, is the portrayal of family law practice as a battlefield. “This approach to family law amplifies chaos from the outset. Unlike other types of litigation, there are no outright winners and losers in family law. In a divorce or custody proceeding, there’s already been a tremendous loss. Our job as attorneys is to mitigate the conflict and help our clients reach a resolution in the best interest of their family and the children involved.”
Being a family-owned law practice uniquely positions the attorneys at Sanchez Burke to understand the needs of Southwest Louisiana families.
For more information on family law and Sanchez Burke, LLC, visit www.sanchezburke.com.
