Alimony in Lafayette: how it is calculated
Alimony in Lafayette follows Louisiana law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Lafayette Parish or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Lafayette case is actually heard.
Where a Lafayette case goes
A divorce filed in Lafayette is heard by the Louisiana court for Lafayette Parish. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Lafayette has about 122,280 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 Lafayette have its own rule?
No. La. Civ. Code arts. 111–112 applies across Louisiana, so a case from Lafayette 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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