Louisiana Divorce Forms & 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]. For more information on filing divorce see our page on how to file for divorce.

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. 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

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

For detailed divorce laws in Louisiana state, please see Louisiana Divorce Laws page.

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...".

Louisiana Divorce Instructions

Louisiana Divoce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

Forms & Doccoments

Louisiana Divorce Court Forms