Louisiana Marriage Laws | § 9:291

Louisiana Revised Statutes 9:291

Suits between spouses

Spouses may not sue each other except for causes of action pertaining to contracts or arising out of the provisions of Book III, Title VI of the Civil Code; for restitution of separate property; for divorce or declaration of nullity of the marriage; and for causes of action pertaining to spousal support or the support or custody of a child while the spouses are living separate and apart.

Acts 1990, No. 1009, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 2004, No. 490, §3.

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