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Divorce Costs in Louisiana
Community Property • No-Fault & Fault-Based
Filing Fee
$400
Avg. Attorney Rate
$250/hr
Timeline
6 months
Waiting Period
180 days
Property Division
Community Property
Fault Type
No-Fault & Fault-Based
Key Cost Factors
Uncontested Range$1,500 — $4,500
Contested Range$10,000 — $35,000
State Overview
Louisiana is a community property state, meaning marital assets are generally split 50/50.
Louisiana allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce grounds. There is a mandatory 180-day waiting period before a divorce can be finalized.
The average attorney rate in Louisiana is $250 per hour. An uncontested divorce typically costs $1,500 to $4,500, while a contested divorce can range from $10,000 to $35,000.
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