Louisiana § CC 196 - Formal acknowledgment; presumption
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 196 — Formal acknowledgment; presumption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 196. Formal acknowledgment; presumption
A man may, by authentic act, acknowledge a child not filiated to another man. The acknowledgment creates a presumption that the man who acknowledges the child is the father. The presumption can be invoked only on behalf of the child. Except as otherwise provided in custody, visitation, and child support cases, the acknowledgment does not create a presumption in favor of the man who acknowledges the child.
Acts 2005, No. 192, §1, eff. June 29, 2005; Acts 2006, No. 344, §1, eff. June 13, 2006; Acts 2009, No. 3, §3, eff. June 9, 2009; Acts 2016, No. 309, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 196
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 196 cover?
Section CC 196 ("Formal acknowledgment; presumption") 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 196?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § CC 196" (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 196 apply to my situation?
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