How to File for Divorce in Louisiana

Intermediate 5 min 22 steps 28156 views Rating: 5.0/5 Published: 2026-05-26

Consider hiring an attorney.. Determine whether you qualify to file.. Determine if you have a covenant marriage.

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1

Consider hiring an attorney.

Step 1

Consider hiring an attorney.

2

Determine whether you qualify to file.

Step 2

Determine whether you qualify to file.

3

Determine if you have a covenant marriage.

Step 3

Determine if you have a covenant marriage.

4

Be aware of the limits, standards, and thresholds .

Step 4

Be aware of the limits, standards, and thresholds .

5

Locate the appropriate court.

Step 5

Locate the appropriate court.

6

Locate and complete the appropriate forms.

Step 6

Locate and complete the appropriate forms.

7

Prepare for filing.

Step 7

Prepare for filing.

8

Make a proposed property settlement.

Step 8

Make a proposed property settlement.

9

Make a proposed parenting plan.

Step 9

Make a proposed parenting plan.

10

Make a proposal regarding child support.

Step 10

Make a proposal regarding child support.

11

Make a proposal regarding spousal support.

Step 11

Make a proposal regarding spousal support.

12

File your documents.

Step 12

File your documents.

13

Serve your spouse.

Step 13

Serve your spouse.

14

Wait for the answer.

Step 14

Wait for the answer.

15

Consider filing for default if there is no answer.

Step 15

Consider filing for default if there is no answer.

16

Participate in discovery.

Step 16

Participate in discovery.

17

Make any necessary disclosures.

Step 17

Make any necessary disclosures.

18

Read the Code of Evidence.

Step 18

Read the Code of Evidence.

19

Participate in mediation.

Step 19

Participate in mediation.

20

Schedule your hearing.

Step 20

Schedule your hearing.

21

Attend your hearing.

Step 21

Attend your hearing.

22

Consider appealing an adverse ruling.

Step 22

Consider appealing an adverse ruling.

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