La. Rev. Stat. § 9:359.8

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Lack of existing order of custody or visitation

Official statutory text

When an order establishing custody or visitation has not been rendered and deployment is imminent, upon the motion of either parent, the court shall expedite a hearing to establish a temporary order in accordance with this Subpart.

Acts 2010, No. 739, §1.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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