Louisiana · Family
The Louisiana Family Law Guide
Understanding Louisiana Divorce Requirements, Child Custody Laws, the Community Property System, and Court Procedures.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to Louisiana law · Plain language
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Louisiana divorce and custody, explained one step at a time
Article 102 and 103 divorces, separation periods, community property, joint custody, child support, and spousal support.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
A divorce or custody case in Louisiana follows rules found nowhere else in the country. Louisiana's family law comes from its Civil Code, not English common law, and it has its own terms and timelines.
The Louisiana Family Law Guide explains the two paths to a no-fault divorce under Civil Code Articles 102 and 103, and the separation periods in Article 103.1: 180 days when there are no minor children and 365 days when there are. It explains the fault grounds that allow an immediate divorce, including adultery, a felony sentence at hard labor, and domestic abuse, and how covenant marriages differ.
The guide explains community property and the community property partition, the best-interest factors in Civil Code Article 134, the presumption of joint custody, the domiciliary parent, and parenting plans. It covers the income shares child support guidelines (La. R.S. 9:315 et seq.), interim spousal support, final periodic support, and the hearing officer conference used in some parishes.
• Step-by-step procedures for the spouse or parent who files
• A separate path for the co-parent or spouse who responds
• Rules to show cause, temporary orders, and modifying custody
• Checklists, comparison tables, a glossary, and sample outlines
For anyone facing a divorce or custody matter in Louisiana. Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- Louisiana's Unique Civil Law Heritage
- The Core Statutory Framework for Divorce
- The Core Statutory Framework for Child Custody
- The Core Statutory Framework for Financial Matters
- Exceptions, Defenses, and Special Circumstances
- Rights of the Co-Parent or Other Spouse
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 22 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to Louisiana law so you can verify it.
Cited, so you can check it
Every rule names the section of Louisiana law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
Plain language, no filler
Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
Louisiana divorce requirements: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
How long do spouses have to live apart before a Louisiana divorce?
For a no-fault divorce, 180 days if there are no minor children of the marriage and 365 days if there are (La. Civ. Code art. 103.1). The guide explains the fault grounds that allow an immediate divorce.
What is the difference between an Article 102 and an Article 103 divorce?
Timing. An Article 102 divorce is filed before the separation period runs and is finished with a rule to show cause. An Article 103 divorce is filed after the spouses have already lived apart for the full period.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for Louisiana?
Yes. This guide is written for Louisiana law and cites the Louisiana statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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