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LA Rev Stat § 9:256 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§256. Penalties

RS 256 - Penalties  Any person who makes a false entry in a marriage license as to the time and date of the issuance of the license or, in a marriage certificate, as to the time and date of the performance of the marriage, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than twenty-five dollars.  Acts 1987, No. 886, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 9:261 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§261. Opposition to marriage

RS 261 - Opposition to marriage  In case of an opposition to the marriage, if it be supported by the oath of the party making it, and by reason sufficient in the opinion of the judge to authorize a suspension of the marriage, it shall be notified to the parties, and a day shall be assigned for a hearing.  Acts 1987, No. 886, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 9:262 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§262. Hearing on opposition

RS 262 - Hearing on opposition  The time fixed for the hearing of the parties and the decision on the opposition shall not exceed ten days from the day on which the opposition was made.  Acts 1987, No. 886, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 9:263 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§263. Persons entitled to oppose

RS 263 - Persons entitled to oppose  Any person may make opposition to a marriage, but if the opposition be overruled, the party making it shall pay costs.  Acts 1987, No. 886, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 9:272 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§272. Covenant marriage; intent; conditions to create

RS 272 - Covenant marriage; intent; conditions to create A. A covenant marriage is a marriage entered into by one male and one female who understand and agree that the marriage between them is a lifelong relationship. Parties to a covenant marriage have received counseling emphasizing the nature and purposes of marriage and the responsibilities thereto. Only when there has been a complete and total breach of the marital covenant commitment may the non-breaching party seek a declaration that the marriage is no longer legally recognized. B. A man and woman may contract a covenant marriage by declaring their intent to do so on their application for a marriage license, as provided in R.S. 9:224(C), and executing a declaration of intent to contract a covenant marriage, as provided in R.S. 9:273. The application for a marriage license and the declaration of intent shall be filed with the official who issues the marriage license. C. A covenant marriage terminates only for one of the causes enumerated in Civil Code Article 101. A covenant marriage may be terminated by divorce only upon one of the exclusive grounds enumerated in R.S. 9:307. A covenant marriage agreement may not be dissolved, rescinded, or otherwise terminated by the mutual consent of the spouses. Acts 1997, No. 1380, §3; Acts 2006, No. 249, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 9:273 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§273. Covenant marriage; contents of declaration of intent

RS 273 - Covenant marriage; contents of declaration of intent A. A declaration of intent to contract a covenant marriage shall contain all of the following: (1) A recitation signed by both parties to the following effect: "A COVENANT MARRIAGE We do solemnly declare that marriage is a covenant between a man and a woman who agree to live together as husband and wife for so long as they both may live. We have chosen each other carefully and disclosed to one another everything which could adversely affect the decision to enter into this marriage. We have received premarital counseling on the nature, purposes, and responsibilities of marriage. We have read the Covenant Marriage Act, and we understand that a Covenant Marriage is for life. If we experience marital difficulties, we commit ourselves to take all reasonable efforts to preserve our marriage, including marital counseling. With full knowledge of what this commitment means, we do hereby declare that our marriage will be bound by Louisiana law on Covenant Marriages and we promise to love, honor, and care for one another as husband and wife for the rest of our lives." (2)(a) An affidavit by the parties attesting they have received premarital counseling from a priest, minister, rabbi, clerk of the Religious Society of Friends, any clergyman of any religious sect, or a professional marriage counselor, which counseling shall include a discussion of the seriousness of covenant marriage, communication of the fact that a covenant marriage is a commitment for life, a discussion of the obligation to seek marital counseling in times of marital difficulties, and that they have received and read the informational pamphlet developed and promulgated by the office of the attorney general entitled "Covenant Marriage Act" which provides a full explanation of the terms and conditions of a covenant marriage. (b) An attestation, signed by the counselor and attached to or included in the parties' affidavit, confirming that the parties were counseled as to the nature and purpose of the marriage. (3)(a) The signature of both parties witnessed by a notary. (b) If one or both of the parties are minors, the written consent or authorization of those persons required under the Children's Code to consent to or authorize the marriage of minors. B. The declaration shall contain two separate documents, the recitation and the affidavit, the latter of which shall include the attestation either included therein or attached thereto. The recitation shall be prepared in duplicate originals, one of which shall be retained by the parties and the other, together with the affidavit and attestation, shall be filed as provided in R.S. 9:272(B). Acts 1997, No. 1380, §3; Acts 1999, No. 1298, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 9:274 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§274. Covenant marriage; other applicable rules

RS 274 - Covenant marriage; other applicable rules A covenant marriage shall be governed by all of the provisions of Chapters 1 through 4 of Title IV of Book I of the Louisiana Civil Code and the provisions of Code Title IV of Code Book I of this Title. Acts 1997, No. 1380, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 9:275.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§275.1. Declaration of intent; married couples; form

RS 275.1 - Declaration of intent; married couples; form A. The following is suggested as a form for the recitation which may be used by the couple: "DECLARATION OF INTENT We do solemnly declare that marriage is a covenant between a man and a woman who agree to live together as husband and wife for so long as they both may live. We understand the nature, purpose, and responsibilities of marriage. We have read the Covenant Marriage Act, and we understand that a Covenant Marriage is for life. If we experience marital difficulties, we commit ourselves to take reasonable efforts to preserve our marriage, including marital counseling. With full knowledge of what this commitment means, we do hereby declare that our marriage will be bound by Louisiana law on Covenant Marriage, and we renew our promise to love, honor, and care for one another as husband and wife for the rest of our lives." B. The following is the suggested form of the affidavit which may be used by the parties, notary, and counselor: STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF _________________ BE IT KNOWN THAT on this ____ day of ________, ________, before me the undersigned notary, personally came and appeared: ____________________________________ (Insert names of spouses) who after being sworn by me, Notary, deposed and stated that: Affiants acknowledge that they have received counseling from a priest, minister, rabbi, clerk of the Religious Society of Friends, any clergyman of any religious sect, or a professional marriage counselor, which counseling included: A discussion of the seriousness of Covenant Marriage; Communication of the fact that a Covenant Marriage is a commitment for life; The obligation of a Covenant Marriage to take reasonable efforts to preserve the marriage if marital difficulties arise, and That the affiants both read the pamphlet entitled "The Covenant Marriage Act" developed and promulgated by the office of the attorney general, which provides a full explanation of a Covenant Marriage, including the obligation to seek marital counseling in times of marital difficulties and the exclusive grounds for legally terminating a Covenant Marriage by divorce or divorce after a judgment of separation from bed or board. ____________________________ (Name of Spouse) ____________________________ (Name of Spouse) SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS _____ DAY OF ___________, _______. __________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC ATTESTATION The undersigned does hereby attest that the affiants did receive counseling from me as to the nature and purpose of marriage, which included a discussion of the seriousness of Covenant Marriage, communication of the fact that a Covenant Marriage is for life, and the obligation of a Covenant Marriage to take reasonable efforts to preserve the marriage if marital difficulties arise. ________________________ Counselor Acts 1999, No. 1298, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 9:276 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§276. Limitation of liability; pastoral counselor

RS 276 - Limitation of liability; pastoral counselor A. No person shall have a cause of action against any priest, minister, rabbi, clerk of religious society of friends, or any clergyman of any religious sect, for any action taken or statement made in adherence with the provisions for counseling as provided for in this Part. B. The immunity from liability provided for in Subsection A of this Section, shall not apply to any action or statement by such priest, minister, rabbi, clerk of religious society of friends, or any clergyman of any religious sect, if such action or statement was maliciously, willfully, and deliberately intended to cause harm to, or harass or intimidate those seeking such counseling. Acts 2003, No. 778, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 9:291 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§291. Suits between spouses

RS 291 - Suits between spouses  Spouses may not sue each other except for causes of action pertaining to contracts or arising out of the provisions of Book III, Title VI of the Civil Code; for restitution of separate property; for divorce or declaration of nullity of the marriage; and for causes of action pertaining to spousal support or the support or custody of a child while the spouses are living separate and apart. Acts 1990, No. 1009, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 2004, No. 490, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 9:292 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§292. Surname of married person

RS 292 - Surname of married person Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a woman, at her option, may use her maiden name, her present spouse's name, or a hyphenated combination thereof. If widowed, divorced, or remarried, a woman may use her maiden name, the surname of her deceased or former spouse, the surname of her present spouse, or any combination thereof. Acts 2003, No. 852, §1; Acts 2004, No. 118, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 9:293 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§293. Law applicable to spouses in covenant marriage

RS 293 - Law applicable to spouses in covenant marriage Spouses in a covenant marriage are subject to all of the laws governing married couples generally and to the special rules governing covenant marriage. Acts 2004, No. 490, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 9:294 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§294. Covenant spouses' love, respect, and community

RS 294 - Covenant spouses' love, respect, and community Spouses owe each other love and respect and they commit to a community of living. Each spouse should attend to the satisfaction of the other's needs. Acts 2004, No. 490, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 9:295 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§295. Covenant spouses' obligation to live together

RS 295 - Covenant spouses' obligation to live together Spouses are bound to live together, unless there is good cause otherwise. The spouses determine the family residence by mutual consent, according to their requirements and those of the family. Acts 2004, No. 490, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 9:296 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§296. Right and duty of covenant spouses to manage household

RS 296 - Right and duty of covenant spouses to manage household The management of the household shall be the right and the duty of both spouses. Acts 2004, No. 490, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 9:297 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§297. Decisionmaking in interest of family

RS 297 - Decisionmaking in interest of family Spouses by mutual consent after collaboration shall make decisions relating to family life in the best interest of the family. Acts 2004, No. 490, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 9:298 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§298. Obligations to children of the marriage

RS 298 - Obligations to children of the marriage The spouses are bound to maintain, to teach, and to educate their children born of the marriage in accordance with their capacities, natural inclinations, and aspirations, and shall prepare them for their future. Acts 2004, No. 490, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 9:301 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§301. Court may authorize spouse of military personnel presumed dead to remarry; judgment dissolves marriage

RS 301 - Court may authorize spouse of military personnel presumed dead to remarry; judgment dissolves marriage  A. The spouse of a person presumed dead, as provided in R.S. 9:1441, may petition the district court of the parish in which the petitioner is domiciled for authority to contract another marriage. Upon the submission of proof that the petitioner is domiciled in the parish, and that the other spouse is presumed dead, the court may authorize petitioner to contract another marriage. The presumption of the death of petitioner's spouse may be proved as provided in R.S. 9:1443.  B. The judgment of court authorizing the petitioner to contract another marriage has the effect of terminating the marriage to the person presumed dead if he is alive at the time.  Acts 1990, No. 1009, §§7, 9, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 9:302 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§302. Divorce proceedings; hearings in chambers; procedure

RS 302 - Divorce proceedings; hearings in chambers; procedure  A. In addition to any hearing otherwise authorized by law to be held in chambers, the court by local rule, and only in those instances where good cause is shown, may provide that only with mutual consent, civil hearings before the trial court in divorce proceedings may be held in chambers. Such hearings shall include contested and uncontested proceedings and rules for spousal support, child support, visitation, injunctions, or other matters provisional and incidental to divorce proceedings.  B. A motion for hearing in chambers pursuant to this Section may be made by either party or upon the court's own motion.  C. Except for being closed to the public, the hearings held in chambers pursuant to this Section shall be conducted in the same manner as if taking place in open court. The minute clerk and court reporter shall be present if necessary to perform the duties provided by law.  D. The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to repeal or restrict the authority otherwise provided by law for any hearing to be held in chambers.  Acts 1990, No. 1009, §§7, 9, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 9:303 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§303. Income assignment; new orders; deviation

RS 303 - Income assignment; new orders; deviation A. In all new child support orders after January 1, 1994, that are not being enforced by the Department of Children and Family Services, the court shall include as part of the order an immediate income assignment unless there is a written agreement between the parties or the court finds good cause not to require an immediate income assignment. B. For purposes of this Section: (1) "Written agreement" means a written alternative arrangement signed by both parents, reviewed by the court, and entered into the record of the proceedings. (2) "Good cause" exists upon a showing by the respondent that any of the following exist: (a) There has been no delinquency in payment of child support for the six calendar months immediately preceding the filing of the motion for modification of an existing child support order. (b) The respondent is agreeable to a consent judgment authorizing an automatic ex parte immediate income assignment if he becomes delinquent in child support payments for a period in excess of one calendar month. (c) The respondent is not likely to become delinquent in the future. (d) Any other sufficient evidence which, in the court's discretion, constitutes good cause. C. An income assignment order issued pursuant to this Section shall be payable through the Louisiana state disbursement unit for collection and disbursement of child support payments as provided in R.S. 46:236.11 and shall be governed by the same provisions as immediate income assignment orders that are being enforced by the department, including R.S. 46:236.1.1 et seq. All clerks of court in the state shall provide information to the state disbursement unit on income assignment orders issued pursuant to this Section. The department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Section in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Acts 1993, No. 145, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1121, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 1998; Acts 2010, No. 238, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 9:304 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§304. Judgment of divorce; waiting periods; accrual of abandonment period

RS 304 - Judgment of divorce; waiting periods; accrual of abandonment period A.(1) In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the issuance of Executive Orders KBB 2005-32, 48, and 67 shall not affect the calculation of the one hundred eighty-day waiting period required by Civil Code Article 102, the six-month waiting period required by Civil Code Article 103(1), or the one-year, one-year and six months, or two-year waiting periods required by R.S. 9:307. (2) Any judgment of divorce rendered during the time periods affected by Executive Orders KBB 2005-32, 48, and 67 shall be a good and valid judgment if no appeal or request for new trial has been filed in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure or any applicable law or by January 3, 2006, whichever is later. B. Notwithstanding Code of Civil Procedure Article 3954, if the two-year abandonment period would have otherwise accrued during the suspension of all legal deadlines as provided in Executive Orders KBB 2005-32, 48, and 67, the parties shall have thirty days from the effective date of this Section to file a rule to show cause as required by Civil Code Article 102. Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 31, §1, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 9:304.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§304.1. Court costs; action to make child support executory

RS 304.1 - Court costs; action to make child support executory  A. An action to make past due child support executory may be filed by any plaintiff, who is unable to utilize the provisions of Chapter 5 of Title I of Book IX of the Code of Civil Procedure, without paying the costs of court in advance or as they accrue or furnishing security therefor, if the court is satisfied that the plaintiff because of poverty or lack of means cannot afford to make payment.  B. When the action has been filed without the payment of costs as provided in Subsection A and the plaintiff is not the prevailing party, except for good cause, the court shall order the plaintiff to pay all costs of court.  Acts 1988, No. 603, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 9:305 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§305. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 344, §7 eff. June 13, 2006.

RS 305 - Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 344, §7 eff. June 13, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 9:306 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Civil Code-Ancillaries|§306. Seminar for divorcing parents

RS 306 - Seminar for divorcing parents A. Upon an affirmative showing that the facts and circumstances of the particular case before the court warrant such an order, a court exercising jurisdiction over family matters may require the parties in a custody or visitation proceeding to attend and complete a court-approved seminar designed to educate and inform the parties of the needs of the children. B. If the court chooses to require participation in such a seminar, it shall adopt rules to accomplish the goals of Subsection A of this Section, which rules shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) Criteria for evaluating a seminar provider and its instructors. (2) Criteria to assure selected programs provide and incorporate into the provider's fee structure the cost of services to indigents. (3) The amount of time a participant must take part in the program, which shall be a minimum of three hours but not exceed four hours nor shall the costs exceed twenty-five dollars per person. (4) The time within which a party must complete the program. C. For purposes of this Section, "instructor" means any psychiatrist, psychologist, professional counselor, social worker licensed under state law, or in any parish other than Orleans, means a person working with a court-approved, nonprofit program of an accredited university created for educating divorcing parents with children. All instructors must have received advanced training in instructing co-parenting or similar seminars. D. The seminar shall focus on the developmental needs of children, with emphasis on fostering the child's emotional health. The seminar shall be informative and supportive and shall direct people desiring additional information or help to appropriate resources. The course content shall contain but not be limited to the following subjects: (1) The developmental stages of childhood, the needs of children at different ages, and age appropriate expectations of children. (2) Stress indicators in children adjusting to divorce, the grief process, and avoiding delinquency. (3) The possible enduring emotional effects of divorce on the child. (4) Changing parental and marital roles. (5) Recommendations with respect to visitation designed to enhance the child's relationship with both parents. (6) Financial obligations of child rearing. (7) Conflict management and dispute resolution. E. Nonviolent acts or communications made during the seminar, which are otherwise relevant to the subject matter of a divorce, custody, or visitation proceeding, are confidential, not subject to disclosure, and may not be used as evidence in favor of or against a participant in the pending proceeding. This rule does not require the exclusion of any evidence otherwise discoverable merely because it is presented or otherwise made during the seminar. Acts 1995, No. 766, §1, eff. July 1, 1995; Acts 1999, No. 276, §1.