Louisiana § CC 371 - Modification or termination of limited emancipation by authentic act
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 371 — Modification or termination of limited emancipation by authentic act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 371. Modification or termination of limited emancipation by authentic act
The parties to an authentic act of limited emancipation may modify or terminate the limited emancipation by making a subsequent authentic act. In addition, a court, for good cause, may modify or terminate limited emancipation by authentic act.
An authentic act or judgment modifying or terminating limited emancipation by authentic act is effective toward third persons as to immovable property when the act or judgment is filed for registry in the conveyance records of the parish in which the property is situated and as to movables when the act or judgment is filed for registry in the conveyance records in the parish or parishes in which the minor was domiciled at the time of the act modifying or terminating limited emancipation by authentic act.
An authentic act or judgment modifying or terminating a prior act of limited emancipation does not affect the validity of a juridical act made by the minor prior to the effective date of modification or termination.
Acts 2008, No. 786, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 371
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 371 cover?
Section CC 371 ("Modification or termination of limited emancipation by authentic act") 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 371?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 371 apply to my situation?
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