Louisiana § RS 9:1201 - Family home
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1201 — Family home, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:1201. Family home
The rights and obligations of all parties with respect to the family home and contents burdened in whole or in part with a usufruct in favor of the surviving spouse shall be controlled by the provisions of Civil Code Book II, Title III, Personal Servitudes.
Added by Acts 1983, No. 535, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:1201
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:1201 cover?
Section RS 9:1201 ("Family home") 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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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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