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Louisiana Legal Separation
Legal Separation in Louisiana
The concept of a legal separation was removed when Louisiana went to a no-fault divorce model, which permits a divorce 180 days after the filing date when the spouses have lived separate and apart. There is no requirement to show marital breakdown. The concept of legal separation, however, continues to operate in covenant marriages, which still retain the fault requirements and still require a legal separation. In a separation, a spouse may petition the court for spousal support and/or child support, and restoration of separate property.
Separation Agreement
A separation agreement is a legal binding contract signed by spouses, which is intended to resolve property, debt and child related issues. This can be a very complex and detailed document depending upon the unique situation of the marriage. Many spouses consult an attorney to provide this or they decide to prepare their own.
Complaint
The petition is filed at the District Court of the parish where the petitioner resides.
Grounds
The grounds for a legal separation, which means separation from bed and board, or a mensa et thoro, in Louisiana include:
Residency
The filing spouse must be a resident of Louisiana for one year before the filing. The petition may be filed in the parish where either the petitioner or the respondent live.
Procedure
The respondent is served either through mail or by the authorities with a summons and the petition.
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