Louisiana Family Court Forms and Filing Resources
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Louisiana publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Louisiana sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
Louisiana's core family statutes live in the Louisiana Civil Code Book I - Persons (Marriage/Divorce). Call or check your parish Clerk of Court first. Some parishes such as Jefferson, Calcasieu, and Lafourche offer clerk e-filing, mostly for attorneys.
How the Louisiana court system handles family cases
Family cases in Louisiana are heard in the District Court, usually in the Family or Domestic Division. Louisiana's District Court hears divorce and custody; some parishes have dedicated family or juvenile courts.
Louisiana uses parishes, not counties. The 64 parishes are grouped into judicial districts.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Courts of Appeal, and the state's highest court is the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.
Louisiana is the only state that uses 'parishes' instead of counties, and its law has unique civil-law roots.
Official Louisiana resources
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Louisiana state courts website (Louisiana judicial branch): The official home of the Louisiana court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.lasc.org
Louisiana family law forms (Louisiana judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Louisiana cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.lasc.org/court_managed_programs/LPSP/forms.asp
Louisiana self-help resources (Louisiana courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Louisiana family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.louisianalawhelp.org
Parish-by-parish e-filing (Multiple): Louisiana has no single statewide e-filing site. Each parish Clerk of Court runs its own system, and many of them only accept e-filing from attorneys, so most people without a lawyer file on paper at the parish courthouse.
Find your parish Clerk of Court (Louisiana judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.laclerksofcourt.org/clerks-of-court
Louisiana rules of procedure (Louisiana judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Louisiana. https://www.lasc.org/rules
Louisiana mediation and dispute resolution (Louisiana judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Louisiana family cases. https://www.lasc.org/court_managed_programs/LPSP/mediation.asp
Louisiana financial affidavit and disclosure forms (lasc.org): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Louisiana family cases ask for. https://www.lasc.org/rules/supreme/APPENDIXA_FINANCIAL.asp
Louisiana child support guideline resources (lasc.org): Official Louisiana child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.dss.state.la.us/page/child-support-guidelines
eClerks LA (statewide) / parish Clerk of Court (Louisiana courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized county-by-county. https://eclerksla.com/about
Frequently used official Louisiana forms
These links open official Louisiana government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Affidavit of Income and Expenses (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.lasc.org/rules/dist.ct/Title_IV/APPENDIX_23.0B.pdf
Petition for 102 Divorce (with minor children) (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.lsba.org/documents/ATJPublicResources/SRL102DivrocewithKids.pdf
Petition for 102 Divorce (without children) (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.lsba.org/documents/ATJPublicResources/SRLPetitionfor102DivorceWITHOUTchildren.pdf
Petition for 103 Divorce (with minor children) (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.lsba.org/documents/ATJPublicResources/SRL103DivorcewithChildrenFillable.pdf
Petition for 103 Divorce (without children) (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.lsba.org/documents/ATJPublicResources/SRL103DivorcewithoutKidsFillable.pdf
Acceptance of Service and Waiver (Divorce) (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.lsba.org/documents/ATJPublicResources/SRLAcceptanceofServiceandWaiverDivorce.pdf
Petition for Custody, Visitation, and/or Child Support (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.lsba.org/documents/ATJPublicResources/SRLPetitionforCustodyVistChildSupport.pdf
Rule to Modify Child Support (Modification), official document: https://www.lsba.org/documents/ATJPublicResources/SRLModifyChildSupport.pdf
Rule to Modify Custody / Visitation (Modification), official document: https://www.lsba.org/documents/ATJPublicResources/SRLRuletoModifyCustody2021.pdf
Petition for Protection from Abuse (LPOR), form LPOR P (Domestic Violence), official document: https://www.lasc.org/court_managed_prog/LPOR/lpor_forms/Lpor_P.pdf
Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$200-$400 by parish.
E-filing link data for Louisiana was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find official Louisiana family court forms?
The official statewide source is the Louisiana judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Can I e-file my own family case in Louisiana?
Louisiana has no single statewide e-filing site. Each parish Clerk of Court runs its own system, and many of them only accept e-filing from attorneys, so most people without a lawyer file on paper at the parish courthouse. Call or check your parish Clerk of Court first. Some parishes such as Jefferson, Calcasieu, and Lafourche offer clerk e-filing, mostly for attorneys.
How much does it cost to file a family case in Louisiana?
Divorce filing fee: ~$200-$400 by parish. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in Louisiana?
Family cases in Louisiana are heard in the District Court, usually in the Family or Domestic Division. Louisiana's District Court hears divorce and custody; some parishes have dedicated family or juvenile courts.