Divorce can be emotionally and legally complex. This page offers information to help you understand your rights, prepare the required legal documents, and navigate the process with clarity.
This video gives a general overview of fault-based divorce in Louisiana, including the legal reasons a spouse can file based on the other’s misconduct.
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Classifying Property: Community Property Versus Separate Property
This resource explains how property and debts are classified in Louisiana, including the differences between separate and community property and the role of marriage contracts.
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Dividing Money & Property After A Divorce
This resource explains how money and property are divided after a divorce, including the legal process of partition and how property is classified as community or separate.