In addition, a spouse may be awarded a sum of money for his or her financial contributions made during a marriage to the education or training of a spouse that increased the other spouse's earning capacity. During the divorce proceeding, either spouse may be ordered to pay temporary alimony. Permanent periodic alimony may be granted to the spouse who is without fault and without sufficient means for support. Permanent alimony may be revoked on remarriage or co-habitation or death. A spouse may have his or her former name restored upon divorce.
Case law notes the allowance of resumption of a wife's maiden name.
In addition, a person may generally petition the court for change of name. Joint or sole custody is awarded based on the best interests of the child. The conduct of the proposed guardian is to be considered only as it bears on his or her relationship with the child. A parent not granted custody is entitled to visitation rights unless that parent has subjected the child to physical or sexual abuse. In addition, Louisiana has adopted detailed Child Support Guideline provisions which are contained in the statute.