Simple Divorce

Louisiana recognizes both fault and no-fault divorces. The parties do not have to give any reason that the marriage did not work out in a no-fault divorce. This type of divorce is granted after the parties have lived separate and apart for the required time periods. If the parties do not have minor children, the time period is 180 days. If the parties have children who have not reached the age of 18 then the requisite period is 365 days. A party may be eligible for an immediate fault divorce if:

🔘 Your spouse committed adultery

🔘 Your spouse sexually abused you, your child or your spouse's child during the marriage

🔘 Your spouse committed a felony and was sentenced to either imprisonment with hard labor or death

🔘 A protective order or injunction was issued to protect against domestic abuse of you, your child or your spouse’s child

A divorce can be filed either before the spouses have lived separate and apart for the full time period or after they have lived separate and apart for the required time period. If the divorce is filed before the spouses have lived separate and apart for the full period of time, it is called an Article 102 Divorce. If the divorce is filed after the spouses have completed the requisite period for living separate and apart, it is called an Article 103 Divorce.

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