Dallas, TX asked in Divorce for Louisiana

Q: If my husband and I have been separated for 8 months and have no kids, but he is active duty which form do I file?

My husband and I have lived in different homes for the past 8 months. We have no children or property together. I went to file the 103 but it says neither party are active duty in the military. He is active duty, so which form do I fill out? Thank you

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

A: Active duty under the Service Members Relief Act, are protected from prosecution in any civil suit, i.e. you can't sue them for divorce or anything else until their tour of duty is completed.

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