Complete guide to divorce costs across 9 cities in Louisiana. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.
| Divorce Type | Both |
| Property Division | Community Distribution |
| Waiting Period | 180 days |
| Residency Requirement | 6 months |
| City | Population | Uncontested | Contested | Attorney Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 383,997 | $2,085 | $20,678 | $256/hr |
| Baton Rouge | 227,715 | $1,959 | $19,250 | $238/hr |
| Shreveport | 187,593 | $1,924 | $18,840 | $233/hr |
| Lafayette | 124,276 | $1,896 | $18,495 | $229/hr |
| Lake Charles | 74,024 | $1,910 | $18,655 | $231/hr |
| Kenner | 66,975 | $1,924 | $18,806 | $233/hr |
| Bossier City | 66,333 | $2,008 | $19,801 | $245/hr |
| Monroe | 49,761 | $1,882 | $18,333 | $227/hr |
| Alexandria | 48,426 | $1,889 | $18,421 | $228/hr |
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