Petition to Terminate Legal Matrimonial Regime and Enter Into Separation of Property Agreement - Louisiana 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the names of both petitioners in the designated fields at the top of the form. Ensure that you accurately reflect your legal names as they appear on official documents.
  3. Fill in the date of marriage in the specified format, ensuring clarity for legal purposes. This is crucial for establishing your marital history.
  4. In section three, articulate your reasons for seeking a separation of property regime. This may include details about individual income sources and management preferences.
  5. Review section five carefully, confirming your understanding and agreement regarding community debts. It’s important to ensure both parties are aligned on this matter.
  6. Attach Exhibit 'A' by uploading your separation of property agreement directly into our platform. This document should clearly outline how property will be divided and each party's rights.
  7. Finally, have both parties sign the document electronically within the editor before submitting it to the court for approval.

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When a petition for divorce has been filed, upon motion of either spouse, a judgment decreeing separation of property may be obtained upon proof that the spouses have lived separate and apart without reconciliation for at least thirty days from the date of, or prior to, the filing of the petition for divorce.
1. Note Your Date Of Separation. The first thing you should do is to note your date of separation. This date is important because it calculates any time limits you have to bring a family law property settlement claim and make a divorce application.
A well‑drafted prenuptial agreement (or a postnuptial agreement if you are already married) can override default state rules and spell out: Which assets and debts remain separate property.
In Louisiana, there is a mandatory fee of at least $150 for filing a petition for divorce. In Lafayette, for example, the cost to file for separation can be $300, while fees for divorce can range from $300 to $600. These fees may vary by parish and divorce type.
Regime of Separation of Property Both spouses shall bear the family expenses in proportion to their income, or, in case of insufficiency or default thereof, to the current market value of their separate properties.

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