Louisiana § CC 234 - Parental authority; custody award
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 234 — Parental authority; custody award, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 234. Parental authority; custody award
Parental authority continues during marriage, unless modified by a judgment awarding custody to one parent, by a joint custody implementation order, or by a judgment awarding custody to a person other than a parent.
An ascendant, other than a parent, who is awarded custody has parental authority. The authority of a person who is awarded custody, other than a parent or an ascendant, is governed by the rules of tutorship, unless modified by court order.
Acts 2015, No. 260, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2016; Acts 2025, No. 488, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 234
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 234 cover?
Section CC 234 ("Parental authority; custody award") 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 234?
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