Can I get a divorce even when I don’t know where my spouse is currently living?
Louisiana law allows you to proceed with a divorce even if you do not know the current address of your spouse. First, attempt to locate your spouse. Contact family members, friends, former coworkers, or anyone else who might know your spouse’s whereabouts. Utilize resources on the Internet that are designed
My spouse has told me she will never “give” me a divorce. Can I get one in Louisiana anyway?
My spouse has told me she will never “give” me a divorce. Can I get one in Louisiana anyway? Yes. Louisiana does not require that your spouse agree to a divorce. If your spouse threatens to not “give” you a divorce, know that in Louisiana this is likely to be an
Support and Taxes
In Louisiana, the amount of child support you pay is not tax deductible. If you receive child support, the child support is tax free regardless of when it is paid or when it is received. Alimony paid pursuant to a court order is usually deductible. This will include court-ordered spousal support