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Yes, Louisiana is a community property state along with eight other U.S. states. This means that in Louisiana, like in other community property states, most property acquired by a married couple is considered jointly owned by both spouses and is subject to a 50/50 property division in the event of a divorce.

Each spouse will receive property of equal net value. To get to an equal net value for each spouse, in allocating assets and liabilities, the Court may divide a particular asset or liability equally or unequally or may allocate it in its entirety to one of the spouses.

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.

Article 103 no-fault divorces are for spouses who have already been living separate and apart for the required waiting period, which is either 180 or 365 days. If there are no minor children, or if there is physical or sexual abuse, then the waiting period is 180 days.

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.

Adultery may significantly impact spousal support in a Louisiana fault-based divorce. However, Louisiana law states that lower-income spouses can only receive spousal support if they: Need financial support; OR. Didn't commit any of the aforementioned marital misconduct before filing their divorce petition.