Helpless in Louisiana

[RSusan]

What is the name of your state? Louisiana

I am trying to file for divorce on my own. My husband and I were married for only 1 1/2 years. I left him 4 years ago. We don't even live in the same state. We have no children, no property, no joint accounts. Everything was divided years ago. We have been living as single people. Do I file an article 102 or 103? Do I need to fill out a marital agreement, financial affidavit and all that? I'm not asking for alimony or anything. Neither is he. We just want it over. I can't get any help from anyone here.

 

[seniorjudge]

http://www.divorcelawinfo.com/states/la/louisiana.htm

I have absolutely no idea if this is a reputable site or not.

Good luck.

I would never tell anyone to go to court without a lawyer, but if you want to try, maybe this will be a starting place.

 

[RSusan]

I really don't have a choice but to file on my own. I have checked many sites online and none have given me an answer. I don't see why so much paperwork would be necessary in my situation. I suppose it must be unusual.

 

[jeremycedotal]

not sure this helps but....

There is no such thing as legal separation in Louisiana. Since you and your husband have been living apart for mkore than 6 months, all you have to do is get the papers wrote up, serve them to him, and if he is ok with it he doesn't even have to show up in court. When the court day arrives and he is not there, then the papers are put into effect when the judge signs them.

Now as for which papers are the correct ones, I am not sure, but any lawyer will tell you over the phone for free.