Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Louisiana
Louisiana family law courts may grant alimony when one spouse needs financial support during or after a divorce. Alimony is designed to help the receiving spouse maintain the same standard of living after a divorce that the couple enjoyed while they were married.
Uncontested Divorce in Louisiana
Roseanne Barr famously quipped that everyone should take marriage seriously, because it has to last until the divorce. It's a wisecrack, but one that gets at a basic home truth: going through a divorce can be exquisitely painful. Fortunately, no one is doomed to a certain fate of sky-high attorney fees
The Basics of Annulment in Louisiana
This article explains that basics of annulment in Louisiana (also called a "null marriage"), including when and how a marriage may be nullified and the effects of a null marriage. You should check with the district court of the county where you or your spouse live to see if they have requirements beyond
Prenuptial Agreements in Louisiana
Decades ago, courts frowned on prenuptial agreements, believing that they turned a sacred and personal bond into a financial arrangement. Over the years, however, courts realized that marriage and divorce have financial implications for each spouse, and began allowing couples to determine their own financial
Louisiana Divorce: Dividing Property
How is marital property divided in a Louisiana divorce? Find out here.
Who Can File for Divorce in Louisiana? Anyone who has been a resident of Louisiana for at least one year can file for divorce. Residents of Louisiana can file for divorce even if they are living outside the state, as long as they maintained their residency. The “Petition for Divorce” (legal paperwork
This article discusses the laws and rules related to getting a divorce in Louisiana.
Louisiana Divorce and Legal Resources
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Imputing Income for Child Support in Louisiana
The law is clear that parents have an ongoing obligation to financially support their minor children. Although most parents have no problem with this duty of support, some parents resist what they consider to be excessive child support orders and may intentionally reduce income to lower their support
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Louisiana
Studies have shown that four in 10 female victims of domestic violence live in homes with children under age 12. Domestic violence puts children at physical risk and also causes them psychological harm. For this reason, the state of Louisiana has extensive laws allowing judges to consider domestic violence
How Do I File for Divorce in Louisiana
Learn about the process to file for a divorce in Louisiana.
Find out how child support is calculated in Louisiana, and how those payments can be modified.