Lafayette, LA asked in Divorce for Louisiana

Q: I have been served with divorce papers by a spouse who lived apart from me for 180 days....no children. His paper work s

it was voluntary on both parts....not true. We had a prenup...nothing to divide. If I do nothing and he wins by default do I get stuck for any fees?

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Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Answered
  • Covington, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: Was the prenup to protect you or him?

Spousal support may still be available.

Always dangerous to not have a lawyer.

His getting a default judgment costs you nothing but 1/2 the attorney fees are your problem, unless your attorney negotiates otherwise.

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