About

Personal Counsel When You
Need It Most

If you’re seeking a lawyer, it means you’re in a difficult position. Family law issues are unique because of the stress, emotional strain and confusion about what comes next not just in your case, but in your life.

• Your choice of attorney is important. You need an attorney you can work with.

Experienced And Compassionate
Representation

Dyan Schnaars is an experienced lawyer. She is a Louisiana native who has worked in the legal field for 25 years. She has practiced in Lafayette since 2012, specializing in family law since 2014. She is a caring family lawyer who will listen to your concerns with compassion and will fight hard for you in court.

Outside of her private practice, Dyan commits her time to ensuring equal access to justice for all. She is a past recipient of the Pro Bono Publico Award from the Louisiana State Bar Association. The Lafayette Bar Association also awarded her the Outstanding Attorney Award in 2015 and named her Top Attorney among volunteer lawyers in 2016. She is active in the Lafayette community, speaking to local groups and helping families in need.

Read more information about Ms. Schnaars’ unique qualifications below.

• DYAN SCHNAARS

We Know What You’re Going Through

At Schnaars Law Firm, LLC, our compassion makes us stand out from our peers. We aren’t just here to help with your legal issues; we’re here to help you at a sensitive juncture in your life. Ms. Schnaars, herself, has been through a painful divorce, and she understands the complex emotions you are facing. Our mission is to minimize the negative impact while resolving your concerns.

We provide competent defense of your case combined with compassionate service.

Our family law Services Include:

Divorce

• Alimony / Spousal Support
• Child Custody Establishment
• Establishment of Paternity and Filiation
• Disavowal of Paternity
• Custody Modifications
• Ex Parte Custody Filings
• Parent Visitation
• Grandparents Visitation
• Child Support Establishment
• Child Support Increase/Decrease
• Child Medical Expense Reimbursements
• Interdiction
• Curator Appointments
• Private Process Service
• Name Changes
• Community Property Agreements
• Prenuptial Agreements

Wills

• General Durable Power of Attorney
• Small Successions
• Probate of Wills

Let Us Help You Find Resolution

The law can feel impersonal, but the outcome of your case will have lifelong implications. We are the bridge between your individual needs and the law. We’ll give you the compassionate representation you need to get you through one of life’s hardest experiences.