2009 Louisiana Civil Code :: CC 245 - Custody of illegitimate children acknowledged by both parents

Art. 245. Custody of illegitimate children acknowledged by both parents

In a proceeding in which custody of an illegitimate child formally acknowledged by both parents is sought by both parents, and in proceedings for change of custody after an original award, custody shall be awarded in accordance with the provisions on custody incident to divorce contained in Title V of this Book.

Added by Acts 1983, No. 215, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983; Acts 1993, No. 261, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.

{{SECTION 2 OF ACT 215 PROVIDED THAT THE "ACT SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO MODIFY AUTOMATICALLY EXISTING CUSTODY ORDERS AND AGREEMENTS IN EFFECT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1983."}}