How much does it cost to file for separation in Louisiana?
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How much does it cost to file for separation in Louisiana?
The Clerk of Court fees vary from parish to parish, but expect to pay anywhere from $250-$400 to have your Petition for Divorce filed. This includes service and if you can talk with your ex and get them to agree to accept service, you will get a portion of this back.
Is it better to file for separation first?
One of the main legal advantages that a person gains by filing the divorce petition before his or her spouse does is that the filer can request a Standing Order from the court when filing the petition. If the matter should go to a hearing, the person who files the petition usually presents his or her case first.
Do you have to file for a legal separation in Louisiana?
A divorce can be filed in the parish where one or both of the spouses and it can be filed in the parish where the spouses last lived as husband and wife. Does Louisiana allow legal separations? It depends. For traditional, non-covenant marriages, Louisiana no longer has an action for a legal separation.
