La. Ch. Code art. 1549
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1549, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Authorization; copies; filing
Official statutory text
A. The authorization must be in writing but may not give the court's reasons for granting it.
B. A copy of the authorization must be attached to the copy of the marriage certificate given to the parties and the original of the authorization must be presented to the official who issues the marriage license.
C. A copy of the authorization must also be filed with the marriage certificate as required by law.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
B. A copy of the authorization must be attached to the copy of the marriage certificate given to the parties and the original of the authorization must be presented to the official who issues the marriage license.
C. A copy of the authorization must also be filed with the marriage certificate as required by law.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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