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Online Divorce in Louisiana
For those seeking an inexpensive divorce paper preparation in the state of Louisiana, online divorce is an easy, affordable, and fast solution to prepare legal forms. Online divorce may be appropriate for couples who have an uncontested case.
The step-by-step process of preparing divorce documents at Onlinedivorce.com makes it easy for you. We help prepare all of the necessary divorce forms and provide detailed written instructions on filing your divorce in Louisiana.
Our divorce documents preparation service can be a perfect solution for those who want to complete their divorce papers quickly and without stress. Even though Louisiana has unique divorce forms and filing requirements, our online system can provide you with exactly what you need and provide instructions on how to file. We have helped thousands of people prepare their divorce documents for filing.
If you and your spouse agree on the terms of the divorce and want an amicable dissolution to your marriage, why should the process get drawn out, and why should you spend money on lawyers? Online divorce is often cheaper, quicker, and easier.
Online divorce can be a perfect option if you want to save money or hope to have your divorce finalized quickly to get on with your life. Preparing documents for divorce online in Louisiana is fast becoming very popular because you can complete the documents in the comfort of your home.
So even if you think your case is too complex because you have children, own your own home, or have other assets, you may still be able to prepare your documents online. Just start with our simple questionnaire, and we’ll provide you instructions for each step of the way.
The process at OnlineDivorce.com is 100% secure. We protect your information, and nothing is filed until you submit the divorce papers to the courthouse yourself. Filing for divorce in Louisiana with the Onlinedivorce.com system can be a simple solution to a difficult situation.
Filing:
When you use OnlineDivorce.com, we help you fill out your divorce paperwork using a simple online questionnaire. You can fill it out alone or with the assistance of your spouse. Then, you will need to get a signature from your spouse, and you can file the divorce forms with your local court.
In Louisiana, you will typically file with the courthouse in the county in which you currently reside. If a petitioner is not currently a resident but a defendant is, divorce is typically filed in the county where the defendant resides.
The actual filing process is explained in our detailed court-filing instructions that we provide, along with your completed divorce forms. You can also obtain assistance from your local courthouse by calling or stopping by.
After the initial filing, you may need to follow up if there are any issues with your documents. When you use OnlineDivorce.com, we allow you to make minor adjustments to your forms during the questionnaire.
Our goal is to help you obtain your divorce with as little hassle and stress as possible using our online divorce documents preparation service.
Residency:
Every state has specific requirements where divorcing couples must establish residency before filing for divorce. Louisiana is no exception.
To file for divorce in Louisiana, one or the other spouse must have lived in the state for at least one year before filing.
There are many ways to prove that residency has been established. The easiest way is if one or both spouses have a valid and current Louisiana driver’s license, ID card, or voter’s registration card issued at least 12 months before filing for divorce.
However, if this is not the case, it may be possible to establish residency by having someone who knows you or your spouse testify that you have lived in the state for the required period. Additionally, it may be possible to use an Affidavit of Corroborating Witness form as proof you’ve lived in the state for a minimum of 12 months. As for proving residency within a specific parish, it varies from parish to parish in Louisiana. More information will be provided as you work through the process of filling out your questionnaire on OnlineDivorce.com.
Valid grounds to get divorce in Louisiana
Grounds for an online divorce using OnlineDivorce.com are the same as they would be for any divorce within the State of Louisiana. Grounds are merely the reason for divorce, and the state must approve them.
Louisiana accepts No-fault grounds. To obtain a divorce under the no-fault grounds, a spouse simply has to state that they desire a divorce in Louisiana. There are no specific requirements that you show marital breakdown, but the spouses must live separately and apart for a certain period.
If you and your spouse have no minor children, this period is 180 days. If you have children under the age of 18, the separation period increases to one year. After the expiration date, the court can approve the divorce petition. Reconciliation is the only defense to a divorce sought under these grounds. [Louisiana Civil Code Annotated; Title V, Article 102 - 103]
General reasons for divorce in Louisiana include, in the case of a covenant marriage:
The spouses have been living separately and apart for at least two years since the date of filing the petition;
The non-filing spouse is guilty of committed adultery;
The non-filing spouse has committed a felony and received a sentence of death or imprisonment with hard labor;
Any type of physical or sexual abuse of a spouse or child;
Abandonment for one year or longer; and
Living separate and away from one another for one year or longer after a legal separation. [Louisiana Civil Code Annotated; Title V, Article 103 and Louisiana Revised Statutes; Section 9-308]
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Custody of the child in Louisiana
In the State of Louisiana, the court wants to create a comfortable custody situation for the children and both parents. In most cases, joint legal custody and some form of shared physical custody will fulfill this need. If the family situation is not stable and the child may be harmed mentally, physically, or emotionally by a shared custody plan, visitation (supervised or otherwise) may be deemed a better option to keep the child in contact with the non-supervisory parent.
In some cases, custody can be set up as a short-term solution to be revisited later if the family or living situation is expected to change dramatically.
Joint or sole custody is awarded based on what would be in the best interests of the child. The following order of preference is established and will be followed in most cases:
To both parents;
To either of the parents [without regard to race or gender of the parents];
To the person or people with whom the child has lived; or
To other individuals or people, the court feels suitable and can provide a stable environment for the child.
Unless shown otherwise or unless the parents agree otherwise, joint custody is presumed to be in the best interests of the child and will be awarded based on the following factors:
Physical, emotional, mental, religious, and other needs of the child;
Capability and desire of both parents to meet the child’s needs;
Preference of the child, if the child is of sufficient age and maturity;
The love and affection that exists between the child and each parent;
The length of time the child has inhabited a stable, satisfactory home and the desirability of maintaining continuity;
The desire and abilities of the parents to allow an open and loving frequent relationship between the child and the other parent;
The wishes of the parents;
The child’s adjustment to his or her home, school, and community;
The mental and physical health of all individuals involved;
The permanence as a family unit of the existing or proposed custodial home;
The geographic distance between the potential residences;
The moral fitness of both of the parents; and
Any other factors that the court deems relevant.
The conduct of the proposed guardian is only to be considered if it affects the relationship with the child. The parents must submit a plan for joint custody which designates:
Where the child will live;
The rights of access and communication between both parents and child; and
Child support amounts, if applicable.
A parent not given custody is entitled to visitation rights unless that parent is guilty of physical or sexual abuse. The court can order the parents to attend a court-approved parenting seminar. [Louisiana Civil Code Annotated; Articles 131- 134, Louisiana Statutes Annotated; Article 9, Section 306, and Louisiana Case Law]
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Rules for child support in Louisiana
Both parents have an ongoing requirement to support any children of the marriage. The factors which should be considered in deciding child support consideration listed in the statute are:
The actual needs of the child; and
The current and potential resources of each parent.
In addition, Louisiana has adopted detailed Child Support Guideline provisions, which are contained in the statute. These guidelines are assumed to be correct unless one of the following factors (or others deemed necessary by the court) make the guidelines unfair or not in the best interests of the child:
Extraordinary medical expenses of the child or the parent who would provide support payments;
The permanent or temporary full disability of the parent who would be responsible for support;
The need for immediate or temporary support to keep the family sustained;
An extraordinary amount of debt by the parents;
A legal obligation to support other dependents in the household;
The parents’ combined income is less than what is covered in the guideline charts. (Louisiana Revised Statutes Annotated; Article 9, Sections 302+)
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Property division in Louisiana
When a couple chooses to divorce in Louisiana, they must distribute property fairly and agreeably.
Louisiana is a “community property” state. This means that a spouse’s separate property, which consists of property acquired before the marriage and property acquired by gift or inheritance, is awarded to that spouse. Then, what remains, also known as community property, is divided equally between the spouses.
Personal property required for the safety and well-being of the spouse who files for divorce and any children in his or her custody (examples may include food, eating utensils, clothing, and any other similar items) will be awarded to the spouse filing. Either spouse can ask the court for the use and occupancy of the family residence pending the final division of the community property.
The court bases the award of the family residence temporarily based on the following factors:
The current value of each spouse’s personal property;
The economic circumstances of each spouse at the time the property is to be divided; and
Needs of the minor children.
In addition, a spouse can be awarded a lump sum of money for financial contributions made during a marriage toward the education or training of a spouse that increased the other spouse’s earning capacity. [Louisiana Civil Code Annotated; Article 121 and Louisiana Statutes Annotated; Article 9, Chapter 384]
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Rules for spousal support in Louisiana
Alimony, sometimes referred to as spousal support, is often ordered by the court to help one spouse live and comfortably exist in a manner established during the marriage after the divorce. The couple can decide on support together before filing, or the court can award it in a contested case.
During the divorce proceeding, either spouse can be ordered to pay short-term alimony. Permanent monthly or quarterly alimony may be granted to the spouse who is without fault in a divorce. Such alimony will not be more than one-third of the other spouse’s income. The factors considered when deciding on alimony amounts are:
The effect of child custody on the spouse’s ability to earn;
The time that would be necessary to acquire education and training to enable the spouse to find appropriate employment;
The income, means, and assets of both of the spouses and how liquid the assets are;
The comparative financial obligations of the spouses;
The age and health of both the spouses;
The needs of the two parties;
The earning capacity of the two parties;
The length of the marriage;
The tax consequences of any support received by the parties; and
Any other circumstances deemed relevant.
Permanent alimony may be revoked when the supported party is remarried or chooses to cohabitate with another. [Louisiana Civil Code Annotated; Articles 111 - 118]
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Mediation support in Louisiana
If child custody is an issue in the divorce, the court can require that the parents submit to mediation.
For those seeking to prepare their divorce papers using OnlineDivorce.com, utilizing divorce mediation can be a great tool to smooth out disagreements and prevent the case from going to court. It can be the simplest way to assure a fast, easy and affordable online divorce.
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Divorce Forms in Louisiana
Louisiana forms produced by OnlineDivorce.com are court-approved divorce forms. We have automated filling out paperwork to simplify matters and avoid any difficulties that may occur with filling out paperwork alone. By utilizing OnlineDivorce.com, you can simplify preparing divorce documents and help both parties move forward with their lives.
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Filing fees for divorce in Louisiana
When you file your divorce papers, the court will charge filing fees that may vary by county. These costs are in addition to the cost of using OnlineDivorce.com. Please check with your local courthouse to determine the exact amount.
How long will it take?
Using the OnlineDivorce.com service usually takes between 30 minutes and two hours or more, depending on the complexity of your case. Start by filling out the questionnaire. You can do it in one sitting or save your progress and complete it at a later date. Whatever is most convenient for you.
Once you’ve received the completed documents, you will need to file them and get your spouse’s signature. You’ll receive more information regarding the finalization of the divorce case once the paperwork has been completed and submitted to the courts.
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Here is how OnlineDivorce.com makes completing divorce papers easier:
We provide the full divorce packet required by the local court - clients do not need to drive to their local courthouse to get the blank forms or search for the right divorce forms online. In rare cases, local county forms can vary in color, paper material, size, or bar code, so they may need to be obtained directly from the county clerk's office.
We complete the necessary forms for clients based on their answers given in a simple guided online interview - clients do not need to understand family law or read through complicated instructions to figure out how to fill out the forms themselves.
We give detailed, easy to follow step-by-step instructions for filing a divorce with the court - so the client knows exactly what to do to get his/her divorce finalized.
We provide unlimited technical support - if a client needs assistance through the online process, he/she can always reach out to us via phone, email, or live chat, and we'll do our best to help.
We save our clients time and money - if divorcing spouses agree regarding the terms of their divorce, they typically don’t have to pay thousands to a lawyer to handle their divorce forms and don't need to spend hours trying to do it all by themselves.
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