Art. 2362.1 Obligation Incurred in an Action for Divorce

Art. 2362.1. Obligation incurred in an action for divorce

A. An obligation incurred before the date of a judgment of divorce for attorney fees and costs in an action for divorce and in incidental actions is deemed to be a community obligation.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph A of this Article, the court may assess attorney fees and costs in an action for divorce granted pursuant to Article 103(4) or (5) and in incidental actions thereafter against the perpetrator of abuse, which shall be a separate obligation of the perpetrator.

Acts 1990, No. 1009, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 2009, No. 204, §1; Acts 2015, No. 221, §1.

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