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LA Civ Code art. 91 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 91. Marriage ceremony required

The parties must participate in a marriage ceremony performed by a third person who is qualified, or reasonably believed by the parties to be qualified, to perform the ceremony. The parties must be physically present at the ceremony when it is performed. Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
LA Civ Code art. 92 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 92. Marriage by procuration prohibited

A marriage may not be contracted by procuration. Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
LA Civ Code art. 93 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 93. Vices of consent

Consent is not free when given under duress or when given by a person incapable of discernment. Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
LA Civ Code art. 3520 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 3520. Marriage

  A. A marriage that is valid in the state where contracted, or in the state where the parties were first domiciled as husband and wife, shall be treated as a valid marriage unless to do so would violate a strong public policy of the state whose law is applicable to the particular issue under Article 3519.  B. A purported marriage between persons of the same sex violates a strong public policy of the state of Louisiana and such a marriage contracted in another state shall not be recognized in this state for any purpose, including the assertion of any right or claim as a result of the purported marriage.  Acts 1991, No. 923, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1999, No. 890, §1.
LA Civ Code art. 3521 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 3521. Divorce or separation

A court of this state may grant a divorce or separation only for grounds provided by the law of this state. Acts 1991, No. 923, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Civ Code art. 3522 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 3522. Effects and incidents of marriage and of divorce

Unless otherwise provided by the law of this state, the effects and incidents of marriage and of divorce with regard to an issue are governed by the law applicable to that issue under Article 3519. Acts 1991, No. 923, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
LA Civ Code art. 94 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 94. Absolutely null marriage

A marriage is absolutely null when contracted without a marriage ceremony, by procuration, or in violation of an impediment. A judicial declaration of nullity is not required, but an action to recognize the nullity may be brought by any interested person. Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1987, NO. 886, §5.}}
LA Civ Code art. 95 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 95. Relatively null marriage; confirmation

A marriage is relatively null when the consent of one of the parties to marry is not freely given. Such a marriage may be declared null upon application of the party whose consent was not free. The marriage may not be declared null if that party confirmed the marriage after recovering his liberty or regaining his discernment. Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988
LA Civ Code art. 96 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 96. Civil effects of absolutely null marriage; putative marriage

  An absolutely null marriage nevertheless produces civil effects in favor of a party who contracted it in good faith for as long as that party remains in good faith. When the cause of the nullity is one party's prior undissolved marriage, the civil effects continue in favor of the other party, regardless of whether the latter remains in good faith, until the marriage is pronounced null or the latter party contracts a valid marriage. When the cause of the nullity is an impediment of age, the marriage produces civil effects in favor of a child of the parties. When the cause of the nullity is another reason, a marriage contracted by a party in good faith produces civil effects in favor of a child of the parties. A purported marriage between parties of the same sex does not produce any civil effects.  Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988; Acts 2019, No. 401, §1.
LA Civ Code art. 97 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 97. Civil effects of relatively null marriage

A relatively null marriage produces civil effects until it is declared null. Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff., Jan. 1, 1988.
LA Civ Code art. 98 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 98. Mutual duties of married persons

Married persons owe each other fidelity, support, and assistance. Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
LA Civ Code art. 99 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 99. Family authority

Spouses mutually assume the moral and material direction of the family, exercise parental authority, and assume the moral and material obligations resulting therefrom. Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
LA Civ Code art. 100 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 100. Surname of married persons

Marriage does not change the name of either spouse. However, a married person may use the surname of either or both spouses as a surname. Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
LA Civ Code art. 101 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 101. Termination of marriage

Marriage terminates upon:  The death of either spouse. Divorce. A judicial declaration of its nullity, when the marriage is relatively null. The issuance of a court order authorizing the spouse of a person presumed dead to remarry, as provided by law. Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988; Acts 1990, No. 1009, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
LA Civ Code art. 102 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 102. Judgment of divorce; living separate and apart prior to rule

Except in the case of a covenant marriage, a divorce shall be granted upon motion of a spouse when either spouse has filed a petition for divorce and upon proof that the requisite period of time, in accordance with Article 103.1, has elapsed from the service of the petition, or from the execution of written waiver of the service, and that the spouses have lived separate and apart continuously for at least the requisite period of time, in accordance with Article 103.1, prior to the filing of the rule to show cause. The motion shall be a rule to show cause filed after all such delays have elapsed. Amended by Acts 1952, No. 229, §1; Acts 1958, No. 331; Acts 1990, No. 1009, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, No. 367, §1; Acts 1993, No. 107, §1; Acts 1995, No. 386, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1380, §1; Acts 2006, No. 743, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
LA Civ Code art. 103 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 103. Judgment of divorce; other grounds

  Except in the case of a covenant marriage, a divorce shall be granted on the petition of a spouse upon proof that:  (1) The spouses have been living separate and apart continuously for the requisite period of time, in accordance with Article 103.1, or more on the date the petition is filed.  (2) The other spouse has committed adultery.  (3) The other spouse has committed a felony and has been sentenced to death or imprisonment at hard labor.  (4) During the marriage, the other spouse physically or sexually abused the spouse seeking divorce or a child of one of the spouses, regardless of whether the other spouse was prosecuted for the act of abuse.  (5) After a contradictory hearing or consent decree, a protective order or an injunction was issued during the marriage against the other spouse to protect the spouse seeking the divorce or a child of one of the spouses from abuse.  Acts 1990, No. 1009, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, No. 918, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1380, §1; Acts 2006, No. 743, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007; Acts 2014, No. 316, §1; Acts 2015, No. 221, §1; Acts 2018, No. 265, §1.
LA Civ Code art. 103.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 103.1. Judgment of divorce; time periods

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. Acts 2006, No. 743, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007; Acts 2010, No. 604, §1, eff. June 25, 2010; Acts 2014, No. 316, §1.
LA Civ Code art. 104 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 104. Reconciliation

The cause of action for divorce is extinguished by the reconciliation of the parties. Amended by Acts 1979, No. 677, §1; Acts 1980, No. 351, §1; Acts 1990, No. 1009, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
LA Civ Code art. 105 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 105. Determination of incidental matters

In a proceeding for divorce or thereafter, either spouse may request a determination of custody, visitation, or support of a minor child; support for a spouse; injunctive relief; use and occupancy of the family home or use of community movables or immovables; or use of personal property. Acts 1984, No. 817, §1; Acts 1990, No. 1009, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
LA Civ Code art. 111 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 111. Spousal support; authority of court

In a proceeding for divorce or thereafter, the court may award interim periodic support to a party or may award final periodic support to a party who is in need of support and who is free from fault prior to the filing of a proceeding to terminate the marriage in accordance with the following Articles. Amended by Acts 1928, No. 130; Acts 1979, No. 72, §1; Acts 1990, No. 361, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 1997, No. 1078, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998; Acts 2006, No. 749, §1, eff. June 30, 2006.
LA Civ Code art. 112 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 112. Determination of final periodic support

  A. When a spouse has not been at fault prior to the filing of a petition for divorce and is in need of support, based on the needs of that party and the ability of the other party to pay, that spouse may be awarded final periodic support in accordance with Paragraph B of this Article.  B. The court shall consider all relevant factors in determining the amount and duration of final support, including:  (1) The income and means of the parties, including the liquidity of such means.  (2) The financial obligations of the parties, including any interim allowance or final child support obligation.  (3) The earning capacity of the parties.  (4) The effect of custody of children upon a party's earning capacity.  (5) The time necessary for the claimant to acquire appropriate education, training, or employment.  (6) The health and age of the parties.  (7) The duration of the marriage.  (8) The tax consequences to either or both parties.  (9) The existence, effect, and duration of any act of domestic abuse committed by the other spouse upon the claimant or a child of one of the spouses, regardless of whether the other spouse was prosecuted for the act of domestic violence.  C. When a spouse is awarded a judgment of divorce pursuant to Article 103(2), (3), (4), or (5), or when the court determines that a party or a child of one of the spouses was the victim of domestic abuse committed by the other party during the marriage, that spouse is presumed to be entitled to final periodic support.  D. The sum awarded under this Article shall not exceed one-third of the obligor's net income. Nevertheless, when support is awarded after a judgment of divorce is rendered pursuant to Article 103(4) or (5), or when the court determines that a party or a child of one of the spouses was the victim of domestic abuse committed by the other party during the marriage, the sum awarded may exceed one-third of the obligor's net income and may be awarded as a lump sum.  Amended by Acts 1916, No. 247; Acts 1928, No. 21; Acts 1934, 2nd Ex.Sess., No. 27; Acts 1964, No. 48; Acts 1979, No. 72, §1; Acts 1982, No. 293, §1; Acts 1986, No. 229, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1078, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998; Acts 2006, No. 749, §1, eff. June 30, 2006; Acts 2014, No. 316, §1; Acts 2014, No. 616, §1; Acts 2018, No. 265, §1.
LA Civ Code art. 113 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 113. Interim spousal support

  A. Upon motion of a party, the court may award a party interim spousal support based on the needs of that party, the ability of the other party to pay, any interim or final child support obligation, and the standard of living of the parties during the marriage. An award of interim spousal support shall terminate one hundred eighty days from the rendition of a judgment of divorce, except that the award may extend beyond one hundred eighty days but only for good cause shown.  B. An obligation to pay final periodic support shall not begin until an interim spousal support award has terminated.  Acts 1997, No. 1078, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998; Acts 2001, No. 738, §1; Acts 2003, No. 1092, §1; Acts 2014, No. 316, §1; Acts 2014, No. 616, §1; Acts 2018, No. 265, §1.
LA Civ Code art. 114 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 114. Modification or termination of award of support

  An award of interim spousal support or final periodic support may be modified if the circumstances of either party materially change and shall be terminated if it has become unnecessary. The subsequent remarriage of the obligor spouse shall not constitute a change of circumstance.  Acts 1997, No. 1078, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998; Acts 2001, No. 1049, §1; Acts 2018, No. 265, §1.
LA Civ Code art. 115 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 115. Extinguishment of support obligation

  The obligation of interim spousal support or final periodic support is extinguished upon the remarriage of the obligee, the death of either party, or a judicial determination that the obligee has cohabited with another person of either sex in the manner of married persons.  Acts 1997, No. 1078, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998; Acts 2018, No. 265, §1.
LA Civ Code art. 116 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 116. Modification of spousal support obligation

The obligation of final spousal support may be modified, waived, or extinguished by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction or by authentic act or act under private signature duly acknowledged by the obligee. Acts 1997, No. 1078, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.
LA Civ Code art. 117 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 117. Peremptive period for obligation

The right to claim after divorce the obligation of spousal support is subject to a peremption of three years. Peremption begins to run from the latest of the following events: (1) The day the judgment of divorce is signed. (2) The day a judgment terminating a previous judgment of spousal support is signed, if the previous judgment was signed in an action commenced either before the signing of the judgment of divorce or within three years thereafter. (3) The day of the last payment made, when the spousal support obligation is initially performed by voluntary payment within the periods described in Paragraph (1) or (2) and no more than three years has elapsed between payments. Acts 1997, No. 1078, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.
LA Civ Code art. 118 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 118. Repealed

§118. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 265, §2.
LA Civ Code art. 121 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 121. Claim for contributions to education or training; authority of court

In a proceeding for divorce or thereafter, the court may award a party a sum for his financial contributions made during the marriage to education or training of his spouse that increased the spouse's earning power, to the extent that the claimant did not benefit during the marriage from the increased earning power. The sum awarded may be in addition to a sum for support and to property received in the partition of community property. Acts 1990, No. 1008, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, No. 367, §1.
LA Civ Code art. 122 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 122. Nature of action

The claim for contributions made to the education or training of a spouse is strictly personal to each party. Acts 1990, No. 1008, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
LA Civ Code art. 123 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 123. Form of award; effect of remarriage or death

The sum awarded for contributions made to the education or training of a spouse may be a sum certain payable in installments. The award shall not terminate upon the remarriage or death of either party. Acts 1990, No. 1008, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
LA Civ Code art. 124 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 124. Prescription of spousal claim for contributions

The action for contributions made to the education or training of a spouse prescribes in three years from the date of the signing of the judgment of divorce or declaration of nullity of the marriage. Acts 1990, No. 1008, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
LA Civ Code art. 131 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 131. Court to determine custody

In a proceeding for divorce or thereafter, the court shall award custody of a child in accordance with the best interest of the child. Amended by Acts 1888, No. 124; Acts 1979, No. 718, §1; Acts 1981, No. 283, §1; Acts 1982, No. 307, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Acts 1983, No. 695, §1; Acts 1984, No. 133, §1; Acts 1984, No. 786, §1; Acts 1986, No. 950, §1, eff. July 14, 1986; Acts 1989, No. 188, §1; Acts 1993, No. 261, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
LA Civ Code art. 132 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 132. Award of custody to parents

  If the parents agree who is to have custody, the court shall award custody in accordance with their agreement unless the provisions of R.S. 9:364 apply or the best interest of the child requires a different award. Subject to the provisions of R.S. 9:364, in the absence of agreement, or if the agreement is not in the best interest of the child, the court shall award custody to the parents jointly; however, if custody in one parent is shown by clear and convincing evidence to serve the best interest of the child, the court shall award custody to that parent.  Acts 1993, No. 261, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994; Acts 2018, No. 412, §1, eff. May 23, 2018.
LA Civ Code art. 133 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 133. Award of custody to person other than a parent; order of preference

If an award of joint custody or of sole custody to either parent would result in substantial harm to the child, the court shall award custody to another person with whom the child has been living in a wholesome and stable environment, or otherwise to any other person able to provide an adequate and stable environment. Acts 1986, No. 966, §1; Acts 1989, No. 546, §1; Acts 1993, No. 261, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
LA Civ Code art. 134 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 134. Factors in determining child's best interest

  A. Except as provided in Paragraph B of this Article, the court shall consider all relevant factors in determining the best interest of the child, including:  (1) The potential for the child to be abused, as defined by Children's Code Article 603, which shall be the primary consideration.  (2) The love, affection, and other emotional ties between each party and the child.  (3) The capacity and disposition of each party to give the child love, affection, and spiritual guidance and to continue the education and rearing of the child.  (4) The capacity and disposition of each party to provide the child with food, clothing, medical care, and other material needs.  (5) The length of time the child has lived in a stable, adequate environment, and the desirability of maintaining continuity of that environment.  (6) The permanence, as a family unit, of the existing or proposed custodial home or homes.  (7) The moral fitness of each party, insofar as it affects the welfare of the child.  (8) The history of substance abuse, violence, or criminal activity of any party.  (9) The mental and physical health of each party. Evidence that an abused parent suffers from the effects of past abuse by the other parent shall not be grounds for denying that parent custody.  (10) The home, school, and community history of the child.  (11) The reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems the child to be of sufficient age to express a preference.  (12) The willingness and ability of each party to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing relationship between the child and the other party, except when objectively substantial evidence of specific abusive, reckless, or illegal conduct has caused one party to have reasonable concerns for the child's safety or well-being while in the care of the other party.  (13) The distance between the respective residences of the parties.  (14) The responsibility for the care and rearing of the child previously exercised by each party.  B. In cases involving a history of committing family violence, as defined in R.S. 9:362, or domestic abuse, as defined in R.S. 46:2132, including sexual abuse, as defined in R.S. 14:403(A)(4)(b), whether or not a party has sought relief under any applicable law, the court shall determine an award of custody or visitation in accordance with R.S. 9:341 and 364. The court may only find a history of committing family violence if the court finds that one incident of family violence has resulted in serious bodily injury or the court finds more than one incident of family violence.  Acts 1988, No. 817, §2, eff. July 18, 1988; Acts 1990, No. 361, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, No. 261, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994; Acts 2018, No. 412, §1, eff. May 23, 2018.
LA Civ Code art. 135 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 135. Closed custody hearing

A custody hearing may be closed to the public. Acts 1990, No. 361, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, No. 261, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
LA Civ Code art. 136 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Civil Code|Art. 136. Award of visitation rights

  A. Subject to R.S. 9:341 and 364, a parent not granted custody or joint custody of a child is entitled to reasonable visitation rights unless the court finds, after a hearing, that visitation would not be in the best interest of the child.  B. In addition to the parents referred to in Paragraph A of this Article, the following persons may be granted visitation if the parents of the child are not married or cohabitating with a person in the manner of married persons or if the parents of the child have filed a petition for divorce:  (1) A grandparent if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child.  (2) Under extraordinary circumstances, any other relative, by blood or affinity, or a former stepparent or stepgrandparent if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child. Extraordinary circumstances shall include a determination by a court that a parent is abusing a controlled dangerous substance.  C. Before making any determination under Subparagraph (B)(1) or (2) of this Article, the court shall hold a contradictory hearing as provided by R.S. 9:345 in order to determine whether the court should appoint an attorney to represent the child.  D. In determining the best interest of the child under Subparagraph (B)(1) or (2) of this Article, the court shall consider only the following factors:  (1) A parent's fundamental constitutional right to make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their own children and the traditional presumption that a fit parent will act in the best interest of their children.  (2) The length and quality of the prior relationship between the child and the relative.  (3) Whether the child is in need of guidance, enlightenment, or tutelage which can best be provided by the relative.  (4) The preference of the child if he is determined to be of sufficient maturity to express a preference.  (5) The mental and physical health of the child and the relative.  E. If the parents of a child are married and have not filed for divorce or they are living in concubinage, the provisions of R.S. 9:344 shall apply.  Acts 1992, No. 782, §1; Acts 1993, No. 261, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994; Acts 1995, No. 57, §1; Acts 2009, No. 379, §2; Acts 2012, No. 763, §1, eff. June 12, 2012; Acts 2014, No. 586, §1; Acts 2018, No. 383, §1; Acts 2018, No. 412, §1, eff. May 23, 2018.