Louisiana § RS 13:3493 - Required notice; directory only

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§ RS 13:3493. Required notice; directory only

A.  The notices required by R.S. 13:3491 and 3492 are directory and not mandatory.

B.  All judgments of divorce rendered pursuant to Civil Code Article 102, and pending divorce proceedings, in which notice required by the applicable provisions of either R.S. 13:3491 or 3492 was not effected, shall not, for that reason alone, be declared invalid, or premature, as this provision is remedial and shall be applied retroactively.

Acts 1995, No. 323, §2.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 13:3493 cover?

Section RS 13:3493 ("Required notice; directory only") 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.

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