Louisiana § RS 9:386 - Actions pending on effective date of spousal support revision act; law governing
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:386 — Actions pending on effective date of spousal support revision act; law governing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:386. Actions pending on effective date of spousal support revision act; law governing
Acts 1997, No. 1078 does not apply to actions for separation from bed and board or divorce or actions for incidental relief commenced before January 1, 1998, or to reconventional demands thereto, whenever filed. Such actions are to be governed by the law in effect prior to January 1, 1998.
Acts 1997, No. 1078, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:386 cover?
Section RS 9:386 ("Actions pending on effective date of spousal support revision act; law governing") 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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