Louisiana distinguishes community property from a spouse’s separate property. Some property connected to the community-property regime is shared, and property a spouse possesses while that regime is in effect is generally presumed to be community property. That presumption can be rebutted, so the deed and other records matter.
If the house is community real estate while the community-property regime is still in place, both spouses must agree in writing to sell it. A judgment of divorce ends that regime. Until former community property is divided through partition, co-ownership rules apply. The recorded ownership, divorce judgment, and any other court order affecting the house need to be considered together.
The title company reviews the property and closing documents to confirm which signatures are needed for this sale. A Louisiana family-law attorney can explain what an agreement or court order means for your situation. You can start a conversation with us while those details are being reviewed.