Do you need a lawyer to get a divorce in Louisiana?

Do you need a lawyer to get a divorce in Louisiana?

The State of Louisiana allows you to file your own divorce without the assistance of an attorney. It’s always better to seek the assistance of an experienced divorce attorney before filing on your own, especially if there were children born of the marriage and/or community property that needs to be divided.

How much does it cost to file for a divorce in Louisiana?

Divorce Filing Fees and Typical Attorney Fees by StateStateAverage Filing FeesOther Divorce Costs and Attorney FeesLouisiana$150 to $250Average fees: $10,000Maine$120Average fees: $8,000+Maryland$165Average fees: $11,000Massachusetts$200Average fees: $•

Can you sue for adultery in Louisiana?

The three grounds for a fault-based divorce in Louisiana are: When your spouse has committed adultery; When your spouse has physically or sexually abused you or your child; and. When your spouse has been convicted of a felony and sentenced to death or imprisonment at hard labor.