Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

Divorce

We have be apart for 6-8 years. I filed in 1998,she won,t sign. Is there something that i can do to get my divorce,without her signing. please help. Our son is making 19 yrs. old. thanks Ready


Asked on 5/14/09, 10:09 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Louque The Louque Law Firm, L.L.C.

Re: Divorce

She does not have to sign anything. You can just have her served with a Petition for Divorce and then wait the applicable time period after service.

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Answered on 5/14/09, 10:20 pm
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: Divorce

I agree with Mr. Louque except to add that I believe you have to file a new Petition for Divorce. Since you have already been separated for over 6 months, and no children under 18, it should be a breeze. She never had and still does not have to sign anything. However, she will have to be served with the Petition.

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Answered on 5/15/09, 7:57 am


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