The Divorce Process

There are two different types of divorces in Louisiana, A 102 and a 103 Divorce. We offer preparation services for both types of divorce. Basically the only difference between the two is the period of time you have been separated from your spouse. If you have been separated over 6 months, you will do a 103 divorce and if you have been separated less than 6 months then you will do a 102 divorce.

CC ARTICLE 102 DIVORCE ACTION STEP 1: The filing party should complete the Petition for Divorce (Form 1).

STEP 2: Both parties should complete the Marital Settlement Agreement (Form 3), making certain to agree to all of the terms contained therein.

STEP 3: Petitioner then files Petition and Marital Settlement Agreement (Forms 1 and 3). A filing fee is paid.

STEP 4: Next, complete and file the Waiver (Form 4) after signed by the Defendant.

STEP 5: After the required waiting period of one hundred-eighty days have elapsed, the Petitioner should complete and file the Rule for Divorce and Order (Form 7) along with the completed Affidavit (Form 5). The Judge will sign the order setting the hearing date. The Order is attached to the rule.

STEP 6: Attend Hearing where the Judgment of Divorce (Form 9) will be submitted at hearing for Judge's signature.

CC ARTICLE 103 DIVORCE ACTION STEP 1: The filing party should complete the Petition for Divorce (Form 2).

STEP 2: Both parties should complete the Marital Settlement Agreement (Form 3), making certain to agree to all of the terms contained therein.

STEP 3: The Petitioner should file the Petition for Divorce and Marital Settlement Agreement (Forms 2 and 3).

STEP 4: The Waiver (Form 4) is then completed and filed after signed by the Defendant.

STEP 5: Petitioner should complete and file the Rule for Divorce and Order (Form 8) along with the completed Affidavit (Form 6). The Judge will sign the order setting the hearing date. The Order is attached to the rule.

STEP 6: Attend Hearing where the Judgment of Divorce (Form 9) will be submitted at hearing for Judge's signature. Notes: When presenting Pleadings to the Clerk make sure you have at least 4 copies for the Clerk. The Clerk will return the copies to you that the Court does not need. If a Certificate of Mailing is on any form, a copy of the form should be mailed to the person indicated.