La. Civ. Code art. 261

Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
Section 261 - Child born outside of marriage

The father or mother who is entitled to the tutorship of the child born outside of marriage, according to the provisions of Article 256, can choose a tutor for him, whose appointment, to be valid, must be approved by the judge.

La. C.C. § 261

Amended by Acts 1979, No. 607, §1; Acts 2016, No. 210, §1.
Amended by Acts 2016, No. 210,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2016.
Amended by Acts 1979, No. 607, §1.