Louisiana § CC 185 - Presumption of paternity of husband
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 185 — Presumption of paternity of husband, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 185. Presumption of paternity of husband
The husband of the mother is presumed to be the father of a child born during the marriage or within three hundred days from the date of the termination of the marriage.
Amended by Acts 1976, No. 430, §1; Acts 2005, No. 192, §1, eff. June 29, 2005; Acts 2009, No. 3, §3, eff. June 9, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 185
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 185 cover?
Section CC 185 ("Presumption of paternity of husband") 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 185?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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