Real numbers for Louisiana — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Louisiana court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Louisiana Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Louisiana ranges from roughly $2,700 for a simple uncontested case to $29,600 or more for a contested divorce that goes to trial. The single biggest factor is not the state — it is how much you and your spouse disagree.
Louisiana is a community property state with one of the longest effective waiting periods — 180 days for no-fault divorce.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $200 | $875 | $4,500 |
| Uncontested with children | $2,700 | $4,500 | $6,750 |
| Contested, no trial | $10,175 | $18,500 | $29,600 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $29,600 | $35,150 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $14,000 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Louisiana is paid when you submit your divorce petition to the court. This is a fixed, unavoidable cost regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested.
Filing fee note: $200 statewide average
| Orleans Parish (New Orleans) | $200 |
| Jefferson Parish | $200 |
| East Baton Rouge | $200 |
| Caddo (Shreveport) | $195 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Louisiana average $210 per hour.
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Open Louisiana Calculator →Filing fees based on Louisiana court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.