La. Civ. Code art. 141

This is the official text of La. Civ. Code art. 141, part of Louisiana’s Civil Code — louisiana's civil law tradition codifies persons, property, obligations, and family relations here rather than in a separate statutory code.

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Child support; authority of court

Official statutory text

In a proceeding for divorce or thereafter, the court may order either or both of the parents to provide an interim allowance or final support for a child based on the needs of the child and the ability of the parents to provide support.

The court may award an interim allowance only when a demand for final support is pending.

Acts 1993, No. 261, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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