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Alimony Child Support in Louisiana

In Louisiana, alimony and child support are governed by separate statutes with distinct rules. Child support is calculated under La. R.S. § 9:315 et seq., using the Louisiana Child Support Schedule, which applies a formula based on each parent’s income and custody time. Final spousal support is addressed by La. Civ. Code arts. 111-117, while interim spousal support follows arts. 113-115. The law sets out factors and provides exceptions, all detailed in the official source. A verified figure of $40,000 may appear in the worked example below, which illustrates the calculation. For a precise estimate, use the DocketMath calculator to apply these rules to your specific situation.

Governing authority

In Louisiana, the alimony child support rule is set by La. R.S. § 9:315 et seq. (child support — Louisiana Child Support Schedule); La. Civ. Code arts. 111-117 (final spousal support); arts. 113-115 (interim spousal support). The verified packet cites La. R.S. § 9:315 et seq. (child support — Louisiana Child Support Schedule); La. Civ. Code arts. 111-117 (final spousal support); arts. 113-115 (interim spousal support) (https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=85901).

Louisiana alimony child support: the verified value is $40,000 under La. R.S. § 9:315 et seq. (child support — Louisiana Child Support Schedule); La. Civ. Code arts. 111-117 (final spousal support); arts. 113-115 (interim spousal support). The verified packet cites La. R.S. § 9:315 et seq. (child support — Louisiana Child Support Schedule); La. Civ. Code arts. 111-117 (final spousal support); arts. 113-115 (interim spousal support) (https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=85901).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the alimony child support calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.