Louisiana § CC 159 - Effect of divorce on community property regime
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 159 — Effect of divorce on community property regime, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 159. Effect of divorce on community property regime
A judgment of divorce terminates a community property regime retroactively to the date of filing of the petition in the action in which the judgment of divorce is rendered. The retroactive termination of the community shall be without prejudice to rights of third persons validly acquired in the interim between the filing of the petition and recordation of the judgment.
Amended by Acts 1977, No. 483, §2; Acts 1979, No. 711, §1; Acts 1990, No. 1009, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 2025, No. 488, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 159
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 159 cover?
Section CC 159 ("Effect of divorce on community property regime") 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 159?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 159 apply to my situation?
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