Community Property and Divorce in Louisiana
Louisiana is one of only nine community property states in the United States. This means most assets and debts acquired during a marriage are equally owned by both spouses and must be divided upon divorce. The rules here are unique and more complex than most people realize.
Richard Wolff at Wolf The Lawyer helps Louisiana clients navigate community property division — protecting their financial rights through negotiation or litigation.
What Is Community Property
- •Income earned by either spouse during the marriage
- •Real estate purchased during the marriage
- •Vehicles and bank accounts acquired during marriage
- •Retirement contributions made during the marriage
- •Businesses started or grown during the marriage
- •Debts incurred during the marriage
What Is Separate Property
- •Property owned before the marriage
- •Gifts and inheritances received during the marriage
- •Damages for personal injury claims
How Division Works
The starting point is an equal 50/50 split. However, identifying, valuing, and negotiating the division of all community assets and debts requires careful legal guidance — especially for real estate, business interests, and retirement accounts.
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