Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

Divorce

I have been separated for 2 years. My girlfriend and I have a baby and have been living together for 2 years. We met after our separation. My spouse and I separated because of irreconsilible differences. Is my spouse gauranteed spousal support in the state of Louisiana because of this situation?


Asked on 4/04/09, 11:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: Divorce

Fault does play a part in support determinations, in that if your wife is not "fault-free" then she gets no support even if she needs it. You should file for divorce because there are many things that can come back to bite you.

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Answered on 4/06/09, 8:11 am
Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: Divorce

Spousal support is not based on the payor's fault. It is based on the payee's relative need.

Divorce your wife based on living apart & get on with your life.

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Answered on 4/05/09, 8:14 am


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