Louisiana divorce guides
General information about Louisiana law from Kaitlin Mayeux Mahaffey, family law attorney. Not legal advice for your situation.
Uncontested Divorce in Louisiana: Who It Fits, the Steps, and Article 103 vs. 102
An uncontested divorce in Louisiana is one where your spouse isn't fighting it. If you have lived apart long enough and your spouse signs a waiver, it can be done in as little as about 2 weeks, handled from your phone.
Louisiana Divorce Timeline: How Long Does It Actually Take?
In Louisiana, the minimum waiting period to divorce is 180 days living separate and apart if you have no minor children, or 365 days if you do, under Civil Code Article 103.1.
The Waiver in a Louisiana Divorce: What It Means for Your Spouse
In a Louisiana divorce, the waiver is a short sworn statement your spouse signs after the petition is filed. It takes the place of being served by the sheriff. It doesn't settle property, spousal support or custody.
Louisiana Divorce When Your Spouse Lives Out of State or Abroad
You can get a Louisiana divorce when your spouse lives in another state or country, as long as one of you is domiciled in Louisiana. Kaitlin asks your spouse to sign a waiver first; if they won't, the documents go by certified mail.
Custody Without a Divorce in Louisiana: A Custody Judgment for Parents Who Agree
In Louisiana, parents who agree on custody can get a custody judgment without a divorce: parents who never married, are already divorced, or are married and living apart.
Louisiana Community Property: The Civil-Law Basics Every Spouse Should Understand
In Louisiana, almost everything you and your spouse acquire while married is jointly owned by both of you, no matter whose name is on the title or paycheck.
Navigating Your Home in a Louisiana Divorce: Community Property, Buyouts, and Sales
If you're getting divorced in Louisiana, one big question is what happens to your house. Louisiana is different from most states because it follows a community property system.
Louisiana Divorce Questions and Answers
Plain answers to what people ask most about an uncontested divorce in Louisiana: how long it takes, how long you must live apart, whether your spouse has to sign, court, cost and custody.