Louisiana § RS 9:327 - Determination of domestic abuse for spousal support
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:327 — Determination of domestic abuse for spousal support, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:327. Determination of domestic abuse for spousal support
A. In awarding final spousal support pursuant to Civil Code Article 112(B), the court shall consider any criminal conviction of the obligor spouse for an offense committed against the claimant spouse during the course of the marriage.
B. In the absence of a criminal conviction, the court may order an evaluation of both parties that may be used to assist the court in determining the existence and nature of the alleged domestic abuse. The evaluation shall be conducted by an independent, court-appointed, licensed mental health professional who has experience in the field of domestic abuse. The licensed mental health professional shall have no family, financial, or prior medical relationship with either party or their attorneys of record. The licensed mental health professional shall provide the court and the parties with a written report of his findings.
Acts 2014, No. 316, §2; Acts 2022, No. 614, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 9:327 ("Determination of domestic abuse for spousal support") 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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