Do I need grounds for a divorce in Louisiana?

No, Louisiana divorce laws allow couples to file for divorce just based on the fact that they are living separately and apart from one another.

Yes. There are as many divorce laws as there are states. Even neighboring states can have completely different laws than each other.

In Louisiana, a no-fault divorce can take between 6 months and a little over a year, depending on child status. In fault-based divorces, the process will take at least 2 years.

Yes. Spouses must live completely apart from one another for 180 days when there are no children involved. If they have kids, the divorcing couple must be separated for 1 year. If the divorce is fault-based, the couple will have to spend 2 years living separately before the divorce will be finalized.