Alimony in Bossier City: how it is calculated
Alimony in Bossier City follows Louisiana law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Bossier Parish or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Bossier City case is actually heard.
Where a Bossier City case goes
A divorce filed in Bossier City is heard by the Louisiana court for Bossier Parish. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Bossier City has about 63,218 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
Cap: lesser of $1,000,000,000,000/mo or 33% of gross
Type
Post-divorce maintenance (cap, restrictive eligibility)
Does Bossier City have its own rule?
No. La. Civ. Code arts. 111–112 applies across Louisiana, so a case from Bossier City is decided by the same numbers as one filed anywhere else in the state. What changes locally is the courthouse, the clerk's procedure and how long the docket takes — not the amount.
What the statute says
La. Civ. Code arts. 111–112 — Louisiana final periodic spousal support (one-third cap).
Last checked 2026-09-02. Read the source →
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