Louisiana Statutes

§ 9:375 — Award of attorney fees

Louisiana § 9:375
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 9Civil Code-Ancillaries

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La. Stat. Ann. § 9:375 (2026).

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§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.

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Legislative History

Acts 1990, No. 1009, §7, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 2024, No. 89, §1.

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