La. Ch. Code art. 1267
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1267, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Burden of proof
Official statutory text
The grandparents requesting limited visitation rights shall prove both of the following:
(1) That they have been unreasonably denied visitation rights.
(2) That limited visitation rights would be in the best interest of the child.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2024, No. 92, §1.
(1) That they have been unreasonably denied visitation rights.
(2) That limited visitation rights would be in the best interest of the child.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2024, No. 92, §1.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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