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The average cost of divorce in Louisiana is approximately $12,600 for cases without children and $18,900 for divorces involving children. Actual costs vary greatly but are influenced by certain common factors, such as filing fees, attorneys' rates, the complexity of the divorce, and the contentiousness of the divorce.
If you decide to represent yourself, the court will hold you to the same standard as people who are represented by lawyers. It is up to you to become familiar with the applicable law and courtroom procedures should you decide to file for a divorce without a lawyer.
If you and your spouse cannot agree on the terms of your divorce, you may need to go to court to have a judge decide the issues for you. This can include issues such as property division, spousal support, child custody, and child support.
Generally, after couples have been living spearate and apart for the mandatory amount of time, an uncontested simple divorce will take between 2 weeks and 6 months depending upon the court in the parish you are filing.
A judge can grant a no-fault divorce if you and your spouse have lived separate and apart continuously for at least: 180 days if you and your spouse do not have a child together under 18 years old; or. 365 days if you and your spouse do have a child together under 18 years old.