Louisiana § CC 199 - Effect of adoption
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 199 — Effect of adoption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 199. Effect of adoption
Upon adoption, the adopting parent becomes the parent of the child for all purposes and the filiation between the child and his legal parent is terminated, except as otherwise provided by law. The adopted child and his descendants retain the right to inherit from his former legal parent and the relatives of that parent.
Acts 2009, No. 3, §1, eff. June 9, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 199
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 199 cover?
Section CC 199 ("Effect of adoption") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 199?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 199" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 199 apply to my situation?
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