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An Article 103 divorce is a type of divorce in Louisiana that is filed after the spouses have lived separate and apart for at least the required period of time. For an Article 103 divorce, the children must reach the age of 18 before the petition for divorce is filed.

To obtain a divorce under Article 102 divorce the couple must be separated 180 days if there are no minor children of the marriage and 365 days if there are minor children of the marriage. A child is considered born of the marriage if it was conceived or adopted by the parties during the marriage.

Except in the case of a covenant marriage, a divorce shall be granted on the petition of a spouse upon proof that: (1) The spouses have been living separate and apart continuously for the requisite period of time, in ance with Article 103.1, or more on the date the petition is filed.

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.

In Louisiana, there are two types of grounds for divorce: fault-based and no-fault. Fault-based grounds include adultery, felony conviction, and imprisonment, abandonment for one year or more, physical or sexual abuse, and living separate and apart for the required period of time.

If there are no minor children, or if there is physical or sexual abuse, then the waiting period is 180 days. If there are minor children, then the waiting period is 365 days. Parties to an Article 103 divorce can normally get a final judgment of divorce within one month of the papers being filed.