Family Law Bills (1981)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1981-07-10
Duration: 00:06:37
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1981 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | LEGISLATION | Family law | Alimony | Divorce | Inheritance and succession | Forced heirship | Community property
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Nelson, Sydney Interviewee
- Fernandez, Manny Interviewee
Description
This segment from the July 10, 1981, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the bills related to family law in the 1981 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. These bills include: ending the requirement of basing alimony payments on who was at fault in a divorce; ending the forced heirships for parents to their children; and changing the community property laws in situations where married couples have children from a previous marriage. Host: Beth George