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In Louisiana you may be entitled to temporary spousal support while the divorce is pending and for up to six months thereafter. You may be entitled to receive child support for the support of the children, if you are awarded primary custody of the children. Louisiana is a "community property" state, meaning that you each share in both the assets and liabilities that were created during the marriage-which means you are responsible for the bills but share in all of the assets-including a share of your husband's retirement, if earned during the time you were married. The fact that you have not worked in ten years, if by the agreement of your husband, may make you qualified for a more permanent spousal support. Permanent spousal support is based upon your being in "necessitous circumstances," and is limited to the amount that it would take for you to be able to make a bare living.

There are only a few grounds parties can base an annulment. Unless one party is willing to admit to commuting fraud a Nullity will not be granted. You can file for summary judgment if you qualify which is probably the least difficult and least costly process. You qualify if ALL of the following apply: You and your spouse: Have been married for less than 5 years (from the date you got married to the date you separated); Have no children together born or adopted before or during the marriage (and you are not expecting a new child now); Do not own any part of land or buildings; Do not rent any land or buildings (except for where you now live, as long as you do not have a 1-year lease or option to buy); Do not owe more than $6,000 for debts acquired since the date you got married (called "community obligations"); Do not count car loans. Have less than $38,000 worth of property acquired during the marriage (called "community property"); Do not count your cars. Do not have separate property worth more than $38,000; Do not count your cars Agree that neither spouse will ever get spousal support; AND Have signed an agreement that divides your property (including your cars) and debts. If you qualify, you may not even need to appear in court. Good luck.

I assume you mean without any attorney's fees, for even if you file on your own, there is approximately $275 in court fees and service fees alone. It is possible to file on your own as many counties have a pro se (do-it-yourself) packet with forms AND helpful instructions. You should check with your county clerk of court. If not, usually a packet from any other county will be fine but still be sure to confirm with your county if any extra/different forms or steps, plus make sure to change the county on all the forms. You could can also consider having an attorney review your documents before filing and also to confirm if you have any other potential issues or claims regarding the separation or divorce such that the packet will NOT be able to help.