Louisiana No-Fault Uncontested Agreed Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage with Adult Children and with or without Property and Debts
What this form package covers
The Louisiana No-Fault Uncontested Agreed Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage with Adult Children and with or without Property and Debts is a comprehensive set of legal documents designed for couples who wish to dissolve their marriage amicably. This package enables spouses to agree on all terms of their divorce without involving the court in contested matters. It differs from other divorce packages by specifically accommodating situations where both parties have adult children and may or may not have shared property and debts.
What’s included in this form package
- Petition for Divorce - La. CC Art. 102 with Adult Children
- Petition for Divorce - La. CC Art. 103 with Adult Children
- Marital Domestic Separation and Property Settlement Agreement Adult Children
- Affidavit - La. CC Art. 102 with Adult Children
- Affidavit - La. CC Art. 103 with Adult Children
- Rule to Show Cause and Order - La. CC Art. 102 with Adult Children
- Rule to Show Cause and Order - La. CC Art. 103 with Adult Children
- Judgment of Divorce for People with Adult Children
- Acceptance of Service, Waiver and Consent
Common use cases
This form package is ideal for couples in Louisiana who meet the following criteria:
- Both parties agree on the terms of the divorce.
- There are no minor children involved.
- All children from the marriage are over the age of twenty-one.
- The couple has either lived apart for 180 days or more or can demonstrate a separation period that allows for a no-fault divorce.
Intended users of this form package
- Couples who are legally married in Louisiana.
- Spouses with adult children looking for a less adversarial divorce process.
- Couples in agreement on the terms regarding property and debts.
- Individuals seeking a cost-effective and straightforward way to file for divorce without legal representation.
Steps to complete these forms
- Review the forms included in the package to understand your requirements.
- Complete the Petition for Divorce and Marital Settlement Agreement.
- Ensure both parties sign and date the required documents in the presence of a notary if necessary.
- File the completed forms with the appropriate court and pay any necessary filing fees.
- Attend the scheduled hearing and present the Judgment of Divorce for the judge's signature.
Do forms in this package need to be notarized?
Notarization is not commonly needed for forms in this package. However, if your state’s laws require it, our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize documents online 24/7 without in-person visits.
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Mistakes to watch out for
- Failing to agree on all terms prior to filing.
- Not meeting the residency requirements before submitting the paperwork.
- Neglecting to notarize required documents if applicable.
- Missing the 180-day separation requirement.
- Not keeping copies of filed documents for personal records.
Why complete this package online
- Convenience of completing forms at your own pace from home.
- Save time by avoiding multiple trips to a lawyer's office.
- Access to expertly drafted legal forms specific to Louisiana law.
- Edit and customize your documents to fit your unique situation.
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The five stages of divorce follow the common five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. When a couple is going through a divorce, both people involved experience these stages at different times, in different ways.
You are not happy. Most of your interactions are not positive. You find reasons to avoid your partner. Your friends or family urge you to end the relationship. Your instincts are telling you to get out. You live like roommates. Everything is hard. One or both have changed values or priorities.
The most commonly reported major contributors to divorce were lack of commitment, infidelity, and conflict/arguing. The most common final straw reasons were infidelity, domestic violence, and substance use. More participants blamed their partners than blamed themselves for the divorce.
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