Can I Divorce My Spouse In Louisiana If He Or She Lives In Another State?

Provided you have met the residency requirements for living in Louisiana for six months, you can file for divorce here even if your spouse lives in another state.

Discuss with your attorney the facts that will need to be proven and the steps necessary to give your spouse proper notice to ensure that the court will have jurisdiction to grant the divorce.  Your attorney can counsel you on whether it is possible to proceed with the divorce.