Answer To Divorce Petition Sample

• Category: Louisiana Family Law - Divorce - Answers
• State: Louisiana
• Control #: LA-5081
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description Louisiana Reconventional Demand

In this example, the defendant presents answers to the allegations in plaintiff's Petition for Divorce. Defendant then assumes the position of Plaintiff in Reconvention. Reconvention is an action brought by a party who is a defendant against the plaintiff before the same judge (see La. C.C.P. Article 1061). Plaintiff in Reconvention requests joint custody of the minor children, a restraining order, child support, alimony pendent lite pursuant to LSA-C.C. Art. Lll. She further requests to legally resume her maiden name without complying with the provisions of LSA-R.S. 13:4575-4755.