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La. Code Civ. Proc. Ann. art. 3943 (2026)

Appeal from judgment awarding, modifying, or denying custody, visitation, or support

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Art. 3943. Appeal from judgment awarding, modifying, or denying custody, visitation, or support

           An appeal from a judgment awarding, modifying, or denying custody, visitation, or support of a person can be taken only within the delay provided in Article 3942. Such an appeal shall not suspend execution of the judgment insofar as the judgment relates to custody, visitation, or support.

           Acts 1993, No. 261, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1994; Acts 2021, No. 259, §2, eff. August 1, 2021.