Sneads, FL Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

The division of assets is not based upon the number of years of marriage. But that seems to be what you want to think about the law. It is based upon a number of factors, which you probably cannot comprehend because you think it about the number of years. It is not. It is based upon the value of the assets and whether there are any debts associated with the assets. Two years is not much time to establish equity in the home, or anything else that might have equity.

Yes, you have the right to ask for spousal support from your wife to keep you in the same standard of living you were accustomed to during the course of the marriage, since your wife was the primary financial provider. Under Louisiana law, you would be entitled to interim spousal support until the divorce is final, or up to 6 months thereafter if permanent spousal support is sought.

After you file your papers, you have to make good faith efforts to locate him so he can be served with them. If he cannot be located, you need to file a request for an order of the court to publish the papers in a newspaper of general circulation in the city of his last known residence. After the papers have been published for 30 days you can take his default and move forward from there.