Louisiana Divorce and Dissolution Resources

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A Louisiana divorce is filed in the District Court, usually in the Family or Domestic Division, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.

Louisiana's core family statutes live in the Louisiana Civil Code Book I - Persons (Marriage/Divorce). In Louisiana, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.

Official Louisiana divorce resources

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Louisiana family law forms (official index) (Louisiana judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Louisiana family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.lasc.org/court_managed_programs/LPSP/forms.asp

Louisiana court 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

Louisiana official filing information (Louisiana judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Louisiana and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.lasc.org/

Louisiana financial affidavit and disclosure forms (lasc.org): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Louisiana family cases ask both sides to complete. https://www.lasc.org/rules/supreme/APPENDIXA_FINANCIAL.asp

Louisiana mediation and dispute resolution (Louisiana judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a Louisiana family case without a trial. https://www.lasc.org/court_managed_programs/LPSP/mediation.asp

Verified official Louisiana divorce documents

These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.

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

Official 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 file for divorce in Louisiana?

In the District Court, usually in the Family or Domestic Division that serves the county where you live. In Louisiana, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it.

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.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Louisiana divorce?

No. Louisiana publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.