Full question:
I live in Louisiana with my mother. My dad and mom are separated. What are the obligations of parents? Is there any law in this regard?
- Category: Husband and Wife
- Subcategory: Duty to Support
- Date:
- State: Louisiana
Answer:
In Louisiana, parents have a legal obligation to support, maintain, and educate their child. This obligation can continue even after the child reaches adulthood if necessary. Additionally, parents have a moral duty to provide guidance in moral, social, and material aspects of their child's life.
Relevant statutes include:
- La. C.C. Art. 224: Parents must support, maintain, and educate their child, with the obligation to educate continuing after minority as provided by law.
- La. C.C. Art. 226: Parents have a moral obligation to provide moral, social, and material direction for their child.
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