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2026 Statutory Database: Louisiana
Louisiana
Support Jurisprudence
Comprehensive forensic directory of Louisiana spousal maintenance statutes, child support guidelines, and mathematical formula frameworks.
Louisiana Final Periodic Support
Primary Statute: La. Civ. Code art. 111-112
Eligibility & Factors
- Fault-based: Claimant must be free from fault prior to filing (Art. 111).
- Amount Cap: Total support cannot exceed 1/3 of the obligor's net income (Art. 112).
- Needs-Based: Intended to provide for basic necessities (food, shelter, clothing).
- Termination: Remarriage or cohabitation in a married manner triggers termination.
Calculation Logic
Lesser of demonstrated shortfall between resources and basic needs OR one-third of the obligor's net income pursuant to La. Civ. Code art. 112.
Forensic Modeling Level: Advanced
Louisiana Child Support Guidelines
Primary Statute: La. R.S. 9:315 et seq.
Guideline Metadata
- Income Shares Model: Obligations shared proportional to adjusted gross income.
- Detailed schedules for combined income pools up to $40,000/month.
- Mandatory adjustments for health insurance and childcare costs.
Formula Framework
Table-based basic obligation shared by parents based on their percentage share of combined adjusted gross income.
Compliance: 2026 Guidelines
Forensic Summary
JurisdictionLouisiana (LA)
Formula Typeformula statutory
Fault ConsideredNO
Special Provisions
- Louisiana recognizes 'Interim Spousal Support' during litigation.
- Fault is a dispositive threshold factor for final periodic support under Art. 111.
- Post-divorce support is narrowly tailored to basic subsistence needs.
Legal Disclaimer
This directory provides automated financial modeling summaries based on current 2026 statutes. It is not a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney in Louisiana. Support awards are final only when signed by a presiding judge.