Divorce Cost in Louisiana (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 73 cities in Louisiana. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$293
Filing Fee
$2,071
Avg Uncontested
$20,497
Avg Contested
73
Cities Covered

Louisiana Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionCommunity Distribution
Waiting Period180 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in Louisiana

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
New Orleans383,997$2,085$20,678$256/hr
Baton Rouge227,715$1,959$19,250$238/hr
Shreveport187,593$1,924$18,840$233/hr
Lakecreek84,592$1,777$17,157$212/hr
Riverford82,900$2,218$22,175$275/hr
Pineland82,773$1,938$18,987$235/hr
Grandcedar80,800$1,917$18,753$232/hr
Aspengrove80,211$2,106$20,878$259/hr
Clearcliff77,284$2,022$19,913$247/hr
Aspensprings77,242$1,840$17,851$221/hr
Elkbrook76,776$2,036$20,112$249/hr
Southbay76,257$2,344$23,573$293/hr
Eaglemont76,172$2,344$23,580$293/hr
Sunburg75,727$1,791$17,310$214/hr
Lowercreek75,164$2,204$22,018$273/hr
Brightbrook73,702$1,980$19,470$241/hr
Westford73,191$2,253$22,568$280/hr
Deerholly71,265$1,868$18,210$225/hr
Blueburg70,006$1,896$18,498$229/hr
Silverwell68,464$2,204$21,983$273/hr
Aspennest67,611$2,050$20,285$251/hr
Shadowpark66,769$2,267$22,733$282/hr
Redbay66,713$2,295$23,038$286/hr
Whiteport66,601$1,931$18,920$234/hr
Southwillow65,222$1,938$19,004$235/hr
Southwell62,725$2,225$22,266$276/hr
Hawkport62,081$2,043$20,206$250/hr
Shadowport59,315$2,337$23,500$292/hr
Newmarsh59,262$1,749$16,862$208/hr
Lowerbay59,052$1,721$16,513$204/hr
Lakeland59,005$2,239$22,410$278/hr
Elkglen56,392$1,777$17,131$212/hr
Blackpoint55,551$2,190$21,830$271/hr
Stonepoint54,334$2,064$20,415$253/hr
Lakecliff49,879$2,253$22,565$280/hr
Moonwillow49,174$2,134$21,221$263/hr
Wolfmaple48,976$1,973$19,362$240/hr
Goldnest46,692$2,274$22,801$283/hr
Wolfdale46,245$2,204$22,008$273/hr
Redway44,340$1,805$17,463$216/hr
Oakton42,487$2,001$19,713$244/hr
Shadowrock42,364$1,994$19,620$243/hr
Goldcape41,909$2,218$22,153$275/hr
Westbridge41,757$2,015$19,856$246/hr
Southoak41,063$1,896$18,490$229/hr
Mountworth37,921$2,281$22,887$284/hr
Blacksprings36,198$2,022$19,952$247/hr
Autumnwood35,741$1,910$18,676$231/hr
Shadowview35,197$2,043$20,200$250/hr
Royalbluff33,414$2,148$21,363$265/hr
Deershire33,285$1,966$19,290$239/hr
Deerelm32,920$1,882$18,357$227/hr
Aspenland32,842$2,036$20,093$249/hr
Blacknest29,370$2,176$21,673$269/hr
Moonmill26,101$2,071$20,471$254/hr
Moondale25,220$2,008$19,758$245/hr
Fairmill24,991$2,022$19,950$247/hr
Bearrock24,246$2,365$23,862$296/hr
Newfield23,942$2,176$21,681$269/hr
Sunway23,440$1,945$19,090$236/hr
Southpoint22,404$2,169$21,605$268/hr
Aspenrock21,531$2,162$21,525$267/hr
Bluewillow19,937$2,372$23,899$297/hr
Summerford19,219$2,274$22,807$283/hr
Twinsprings18,036$1,966$19,293$239/hr
Starhaven16,335$1,875$18,288$226/hr
Pinegate14,207$2,078$20,603$255/hr
Aspenbay11,563$1,903$18,573$230/hr
Blackwood9,439$2,155$21,470$266/hr
Bearport8,190$2,022$19,948$247/hr
Westport6,997$2,323$23,353$290/hr
Crystalford6,499$2,225$22,225$276/hr
Southlake5,963$2,309$23,191$288/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Louisiana?
The court filing fee for divorce in Louisiana is $293. Total costs range from $2,071 for an uncontested divorce to $20,497 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Louisiana?
Louisiana requires a waiting period of 180 days and 6 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Louisiana a community property or equitable distribution state?
Louisiana follows community distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.