Louisiana § RS 9:315.23 - Suspension or modification of child support obligation; secreting of child
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§ RS 9:315.23. Suspension or modification of child support obligation; secreting of child
If one joint custodial parent or his agent is intentionally secreting a child with the intent to preclude the other joint custodial parent from knowing the whereabouts of the child sufficiently to allow him to exercise his rights or duties as joint custodial parent, the latter may obtain from the court an order suspending or modifying his obligation under an order or judgment of child support. However, such circumstances shall not constitute a defense to an action for failure to pay court- ordered child support or an action to enforce past due child support.
Acts 1993, No. 261, §7, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 9:315.23 ("Suspension or modification of child support obligation; secreting of child") 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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