The requisite periods of time, in accordance with Articles 102 and 103 shall be as follows:
(1) One hundred eighty days where there are no minor children of the marriage.
(2) Three hundred sixty-five days when there are minor children of the marriage at the time the rule to show cause is filed in accordance with Article 102 or a petition is filed in accordance with Article 103.
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