Louisiana § CC 121 - Claim for contributions to education or training; authority of court
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 121 — Claim for contributions to education or training; authority of court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 121. Claim for contributions to education or training; authority of court
In a proceeding for divorce or thereafter, the court may award a party a sum for his financial contributions made during the marriage to education or training of his spouse that increased the spouse's earning power, to the extent that the claimant did not benefit during the marriage from the increased earning power.
The sum awarded may be in addition to a sum for support and to property received in the partition of community property.
Acts 1990, No. 1008, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, No. 367, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 121
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 121 cover?
Section CC 121 ("Claim for contributions to education or training; authority of court") 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 121?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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