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Your spouse cannot stop you from getting a divorce by refusing to sign the divorce papers. If you can prove that you have grounds for divorce under Louisiana law, you can get a divorce. It is the Judge and not your spouse, who decides to grant you a divorce.
Under Article 102, you and your spouse must live separate and apart at different residences for 180 days before the divorce can be finalized. Under Article 103(1), you and your spouse must have already lived separate and apart at different residences for 180 days before you can file for divorce.
The filing fee for a divorce in Louisiana is typically around $400, but there may be additional costs for things like serving the divorce papers, hiring a mediator, or hiring an attorney. If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may be able to request the court to delay fees when you file.
Uncontested divorces in Louisiana usually docHub resolution faster and are less expensive than contested divorces because theres no fighting in court. Instead, the judge needs only to review and approve the spouses marital settlement agreement and issue a divorce decree.
Filing first or being the respondent in a Louisiana divorce does not guarantee a favorable outcome for either party as the court attempts to make a fair and impartial decision. However, in some situations, it may be advantageous for an individual to be the petitioner in a divorce.
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Yes. The law allows you to file for a divorce without a lawyer. However, it is always better to seek the assistance of a lawyer, especially if you have children and/or community property. You should also keep in mind that neither the Judge nor the Clerk of Courts office can give you legal advice.

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