Louisiana § RS 9:2801.3 - Award for future earnings; separate property
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2801.3 — Award for future earnings; separate property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:2801.3. Award for future earnings; separate property
Future wages or earnings of a spouse set forth in an employment contract executed during the community property regime are the separate property of the contracting spouse for any unearned portions of the contract existing on the date the community property regime is terminated, including but not limited to any amounts later paid as severance pay or liquidated damages.
Acts 2026, No. 405, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:2801.3
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:2801.3 cover?
Section RS 9:2801.3 ("Award for future earnings; separate property") 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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