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Question:do you need a lawyer to get divorced?

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A lawyer is not required in the State of LA to file for divorce but all petitions filed are treated in the same manner. Please be sure that you are up to date on all of the divorce laws in your state.

Answered by: lissab75 on 8/14/08
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