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What kinds of divorces are there? Whats the difference? The Louisiana Civil Code provides for two types of divorces for spouses in traditional, non-covenant marriages: (1) an Article 102 divorce, and (2) an Article 103 divorce. Divorces for spouses with a covenant marriage are not discussed here.
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. Divorce - 21st Judicial District Court 21st Judicial District Court divorce 21st Judicial District Court divorce
This Article 102 Divorce can be filed before you and your spouse have lived separate and apart for the required length of time, which is 360 days if you have minor children under age 18 born or adopted during the marriage. SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANT PETITION FOR 102 Louisiana State Bar Association ATJPublicResources SRL Louisiana State Bar Association ATJPublicResources SRL PDF
Both divorces require a petition. But, an article 102 divorce requires the extra step of a Rule to Show Cause when the required separation periods are met. By comparison, in most cases, an article 103 divorce can be obtained by a default judgment.
If there are no minor children, or if there is physical or sexual abuse, then the waiting period is 180 days. If there are minor children, then the waiting period is 365 days. Parties to an Article 103 divorce can normally get a final judgment of divorce within one month of the papers being filed.
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The two fault-based grounds for divorce under Article 103 are for where the other spouse has committed adultery or sentenced to death or imprisonment at hard labor for committing a felony. There is no waiting period for an Article 103 fault-based divorce.
The Clerk of Court fees vary from parish to parish, but expect to pay anywhere from $250-$400 to have your Petition for Divorce filed. This includes service and if you can talk with your ex and get them to agree to accept service, you will get a portion of this back. How much does it cost to file for a divorce in Louisiana? The Hamilton Law Firm family-law how-much The Hamilton Law Firm family-law how-much
An Article 103 divorce is a type of divorce in Louisiana that is filed after the spouses have lived separate and apart for at least the required period of time. For an Article 103 divorce, the children must docHub the age of 18 before the petition for divorce is filed. Louisiana Divorce Process And Types | LouisianaLawHelp.org Louisiana Law Help resource the-timeline-of- Louisiana Law Help resource the-timeline-of-

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