La. Code Civ. P. Ann. art. § 3946 (2026)

Art. 3946.  Execution of support and claims for contributions awards in arrears

A.  When a payment of support under a judgment is in arrears, the party entitled thereto may proceed by contradictory motion to have the amount of past due support determined and made executory.  On the trial of the contradictory motion, the court shall render judgment for the amount of past due support.

B.  The same rules and procedures apply when an installment payment of an award for contributions made to a spouse's education or training is in arrears.

Acts 1995, No. 1204, §1.