Louisiana Statutes
§ 9:375 — Award of attorney fees
Louisiana § 9:375
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 9Civil Code-Ancillaries
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Bluebook
La. Stat. Ann. § 9:375 (2026).
Text
§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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