Gaudin Law Group
Our Practice Areas
Legal Services for Louisiana Families
At Gaudin Law Group, we provide trusted legal counsel for individuals and families facing life’s most important legal decisions. Our experienced attorneys are here to guide you with compassion, clarity, and strong advocacy.
Adoption Law

Adopting a child can be a long process that, at times, can be difficult to navigate. We have experience helping clients secure adoptions for all types of situations, including agency, private, intrafamily, and foster care adoptions. Gaudin Law Group can help this process go as smoothly as possible so that you can start enjoying life with your family.
- Intrafamily Adoption – Helping stepparents gain full parental rights and responsibilities for their stepchildren.
- Grandparent & Relative Adoption – Assisting grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives in adopting children within their family.
- Parental Rights Termination – Guiding families through the process of legally terminating an absent or unfit parent’s rights.
- Consent & Contested Adoptions – Handling cases where the biological parent either consents to or contests the adoption.
- Finalizing the Adoption – Ensuring all legal requirements are met for a smooth, legally binding adoption process.
Estate Planning
We've all heard the saying, "you can't take it with you when you die" and there isn't really anything we can do about that, but we can help you create a plan for what happens when you die. It is called Estate Planning and it is not just for the rich and wealthy. We believe that everyone can benefit from having the basic estate planning documents prepared. If you own property, have any money, children or even pets, then you at least need a Last Will and Testament.
Intrafamily Adoptions
When a child’s parents are unable to provide the care they need, it’s often a loving grandparent, relative, or close family friend who steps in. At our firm, we focus exclusively on non-parent custody cases, offering dedicated legal support to those who are stepping up to protect a child’s well-being. Whether you're pursuing emergency custody, long-term guardianship, or facing a contested custody battle, we understand the challenges and know how to navigate the courts effectively. If you're fighting for a child who needs you, we're here to fight with you.
- Grandparent Custody – Helping grandparents obtain legal custody when parents are absent, unfit, or unable to care for their child.
- Relative & Kinship Custody – Assisting close relatives, such as aunts, uncles, or siblings, in seeking custody for a child in need.
- Emergency & Temporary Custody – Helping non-parents obtain temporary legal rights when a child is in immediate danger.
- Third-Party Custody Disputes – Advocating for caregivers seeking custody when biological parents contest the arrangement.
- Legal Guardianship – Establishing a long-term legal relationship between a non-parent and a child, ensuring financial and medical decision-making rights.

More Legal Services

We offer additional legal support for individuals and families seeking to make important life changes.
- Legal Name Changes – Assisting adults and minors in legally changing their name.
- Property Law & Title Transfers – Ensuring smooth property transactions and title transfers.
- Delayed Birth Certificates - When a birth is not registered promptly, we help individuals obtain a delayed birth certificate to secure legal identity and access essential services.
- Burial law - We provide guidance on Louisiana’s burial laws, helping families understand their rights and responsibilities when making final arrangements for a loved one.
- Declaration of Death - In rare cases where a person is missing and presumed dead, we assist families in filing a legal declaration of death to resolve estate and legal matters.
Legal Solutions Tailored to Your Family’s Needs
No matter what legal challenges you face, Gaudin Law Group is here to help. Our experienced attorneys provide the support and advocacy you need to protect your rights and plan for the future. Schedule a consultation today and let’s discuss how we can assist you.