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Divorce Filing Fees and Typical Attorney Fees by State StateAverage Filing FeesOther Divorce Costs and Attorney FeesLouisiana$150 to $250Average fees: $10,000Maine$120Average fees: $8,000+Maryland$165Average fees: $11,000Massachusetts$200Average fees: $12,000+48 more rows ?

With few exceptions, the court will first value all of a couple's community property and assets. Those assets are then divided so that each spouse receives one-half of all their community property. In some cases, the court may order that certain assets be sold and the proceeds be split equally between the two spouses.

Divorce Filing Fees in Louisiana If you can't afford to pay the filing fees, you can ask the judge to waive the fees by filing an affidavit with the court to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP). If the court grants your request, the court allows you to have your fees deferred until the end of the case.

If you and your spouse agree on the major issues, an uncontested online divorce may be right for you. Otherwise, you can talk to an attorney to get advice or help filing for divorce with the personal legal plan.

The divorce petition should be printed and signed before a notary public since the court clerk cannot notarize it. Additional fees may apply. The filing spouse must also make two photocopies of the original papers. An average filing fee to start a divorce in Louisiana is $250.

Yes. The law allows you to file for a divorce without a lawyer. However, it is always better to seek the assistance of a lawyer, especially if you have children and/or community property. You should also keep in mind that neither the Judge nor the Clerk of Court's office can give you legal advice.