Louisiana § RS 9:375 - Award of attorney fees
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:375 — Award of attorney fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:375. Award of attorney fees
A. When the court renders judgment in an action to make executory past-due payments under a spousal or child support award, or to make executory past-due installments under an award for contributions made by a spouse to the other spouse's education or training, it shall, except for good cause shown, award attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party.
B. When the court renders judgment in an action to enforce child visitation rights it shall, except for good cause shown, award attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party.
C. In an action in accordance with R.S. 9:374, the court may award attorney fees and costs when it determines that either party has caused unreasonable delay.
Acts 1990, No. 1009, §7, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 2024, No. 89, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:375 cover?
Section RS 9:375 ("Award of attorney fees") 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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