Louisiana Divorce Filing Guide
Key fees, step-by-step instructions, and important deadlines — specific to Louisiana. Sourced from official state and court websites.
Louisiana Divorce Filing — Key Numbers
Step-by-Step: Divorce Filing in Louisiana
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Confirm you meet Louisiana's residency requirement before filing.
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Prepare your petition for dissolution of marriage. File at the county courthouse (fee: $250).
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Serve your spouse — by sheriff ($50) or private process server, or by publication if spouse can't be located.
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Complete mandatory financial disclosures — both parties typically must exchange financial information.
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Negotiate and finalize your marital settlement agreement covering property, debts, and support.
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Attend any required court hearings. Bring your settlement agreement, financial disclosures, and ID.
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Receive the final decree. Request a certified copy for your records.
Uncontested Divorce Checklist & Forms Guide
A complete guide to filing an uncontested divorce without an attorney. Includes a step-by-step state-specific checklist, asset/debt inventory worksheet, and marital settlement agreement outline — everything you need before you walk into the courthouse.
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Louisiana courts offer fee waivers (In Forma Pauperis) for filers below 125–200% of the federal poverty level. Ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form before paying. → Louisiana fee waiver guide
More Louisiana resources
This guide covers the essentials — these free pages go deeper:
Data sourced from official Louisiana government and court websites. Updated May 2026. Always verify current fees with your local courthouse before filing.