La. Ch. Code art. 715
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 715, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Service of motion to modify
Official statutory text
A. A copy of a motion to modify shall be served upon the child, his parent, the petitioner, and any person, institution, or agency to whom the custody of the child has been assigned.
B. Service shall be in the manner provided for service of the petition.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
B. Service shall be in the manner provided for service of the petition.
Acts 1991, No. 235, ยง6, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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