Allen, TX asked in Divorce for Louisiana

Q: After living apart 17 mo (2 kids) without filing for div. will it still take 12 months to be final once filed in LA?

Kids are 4 & 7. I lived with my mom for 7 months before getting an apartment. Official lease to another address was 10 months ago. Not sure if that matters.

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A: If you have lived apart for 12 months, you can have your divorce finalized in 45 days. Don't fudge on the date of separation or your divorce will be fraudulent and void.

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A: No, as long as you've been separated for 12 months (with children under 18) then you can file for an immediate divorce.

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