2017 Louisiana Laws
Civil Code
CC 221 - Authority of married parents

Universal Citation: LA Civ Code 221 (2017)

CHAPTER 5. PARENTAL AUTHORITY OF MARRIED PERSONS

SECTION 1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY

Art. 221. Authority of married parents

            The father and mother who are married to each other have parental authority over their minor child during the marriage.

            Amended by Acts 1916, No. 41; Acts 1920, No. 252; Acts 1924, No. 197; Acts 2015, No. 260, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.

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