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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 cannot agree on the terms of your divorce, you may need to go to court to have a judge decide the issues for you. This can include issues such as property division, spousal support, child custody, and child support.

The Louisiana Vital Records Registry can not issue a certified copy of a divorce decree. You must obtain a certified copy of a divorce decree by contacting the Clerk of Court in the parish where the divorce was granted.

How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost in Louisiana? As a rule, an uncontested divorce is a lot cheaper than a traditional, contested divorce. That's because many couples can get through the uncontested divorce process without hiring lawyers to represent them?which leads to big savings on the normal cost of divorce.

Uncontested divorces in Louisiana usually reach resolution faster and are less expensive than contested divorces because there's no fighting in court. Instead, the judge needs only to review and approve the spouses' marital settlement agreement and issue a divorce decree.

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.