Divorce Papers

Prior to filing for the dissolution of marriage, the spouse filing for dissolution of marriage must have been a resident of Louisiana for 12. The dissolution of marriage must be filed in the parish of the respondent/ defendant. [Louisiana Civil Code Annotated, Article 142; and Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, Article 42].

The only grounds for divorce is a spouse?s desire for a divorce. There are no requirements to show marital breakdown, fault, living separate and apart, or any other basis for a divorce.http://www.divorceguide.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_content# After the filing of the petition, the divorce will be granted after a period of 180 days has elapsed from the filing date and if the spouses have lived separate and apart since the filing of the divorce petition. Reconciliation is essentially the only defense to a divorce sought on these grounds. [Louisiana Civil Code Annotated, Title V, Article 102].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR LOUISIANA

1. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF I , LOUISIANA
2. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
3. Use the word "Petitioner/Plaintiff". Be sure the "P ... s are capitalized.
4. Use the word "Respondent/Defendant". Be sure the "R & D" are capitalized.
5. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: FINAL JUDGEMENT OF DIVORCE
6. Use the word "Parish" here.

Free Louisiana Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

• Glossary of terms
• Instructions for completeing the forms
• Review the Resources you may need to obtain your order
• Understanding the Law

Louisiana Divorce Instructions

• Instructions for completeing the forms - The Marital Settlement Agreement
• Glossary of terms you should be aware of while going through your divorce
• Review your State's Guidelines

Forms & Documents

• Form 1- Uniform Support Petition
• Form 2- Summons: Personal Service on an Individual
• Form 3- Process Service Memorandum
• Form 4- Non-Military Affidavit
• Form 5- Financial Affidavit
• Form 6- Motion for Health Insurance Coverage
• Form 7- Final Judgment Modifying Child Support

Louisiana Divorce Court Forms

• Documents for the Court

Your Divorce Forms

• Financial Affidavit
• Notice of Hearing

Louisiana Divorce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

• Declaration under the Child Custody Act
• Marriage settlement Agreement
• Verification required by both parties

Louisiana Divorce Forms to be Signed by a Friend

• Affidavit by a third party

Divorce Form for Your Spouse

• Answer and Affidavit in response