La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3943

This is the official text of La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3943, part of Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure — sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in Louisiana courts.

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Appeal from judgment awarding, modifying, or denying custody, visitation, or support

Official statutory text

An appeal from a judgment awarding, modifying, or denying custody, visitation, or support of a person can be taken only within the delay provided in Article 3942. Such an appeal shall not suspend execution of the judgment insofar as the judgment relates to custody, visitation, or support.

Acts 1993, No. 261, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1994; Acts 2021, No. 259, §2.

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