Lake Charles Divorce Attorney

Louisiana Lawyer Helping You File for Divorce

In Louisiana, there are three different methods for filing for divorce. These options vary depending on the type of marriage and the unique circumstances of your case. At the law office of Michelle D. Bradley, Attorney at Law, we can evaluate your situation, help you understand your divorce options and guide you through resolution of your case.

Call 337-513-0256 or contact us online to schedule an appointment with a skilled Lake Charles divorce lawyer.

Louisiana Fault and No-Fault Divorce

Louisiana offers no-fault divorce under Article 102 and Article 103. Couples bound by a covenant marriage must file for a fault-based divorce.

• Article 102 divorce: There are two separate parts to filing for a "102 divorce." The parties must first file the divorce petition. Then, following a waiting period where the parties live separately for a continuous period of more than 180 days (one year if children are involved), a motion may be filed to finalize the divorce.
• Article 103 divorce: When the couple has already lived separately for a continuous period of more than 180 days (one year if children are involved), the couple may immediately file for divorce and petition to have it finalized.
• Covenant marriage divorce: Under Louisiana law, parties to a covenant marriage must file for divorce in accordance with one of the state's fault-based grounds for divorce, such as adultery, physical or sexual abuse, abandonment by one party for a year or more, one party is incarcerated following a felony conviction, or the parties have been living separately for more than two years (or for one year from the date of a judgment separation from bed and board).

Regardless of the method of divorce, the breakup of a family can be devastating for everyone involved. We empathize with clients as we guide them through the delicate process of making child custody decisions, negotiating property settlements and defining other post-divorce rights or obligations. We have the experience and skill necessary to represent you through negotiations or at trial, always with a focus on preserving your interests and goals in the divorce process.

Contact Our Lake Charles Family Law Firm

We will work with you to find the right option to dissolve your marriage and assert your interests through the process. If you have questions about divorce in Louisiana or Texas, call 337-513-0256 or contact us online to schedule an appointment with an experienced Lake Charles divorce attorney.

Michelle D. Bradley
Attorney at Law
1505 Common Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Toll Free: 866-919-2117
Phone: 337-513-0256
Fax: 337-990-0047
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