Louisiana § RS 9:293 - Law applicable to spouses in covenant marriage
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:293 — Law applicable to spouses in covenant marriage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:293. Law applicable to spouses in covenant marriage
Spouses in a covenant marriage are subject to all of the laws governing married couples generally and to the special rules governing covenant marriage.
Acts 2004, No. 490, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:293 cover?
Section RS 9:293 ("Law applicable to spouses in covenant marriage") 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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