Marriage Contracts
A couple who plans to marry and live in Louisiana that may not want to be governed by the community property system provided by Louisiana law should have a written marriage contract before the wedding. This will set out how they want their property owned and controlled.
Remember
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Property rights are changed by law when you get married
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The community property law will apply to you unless you make a special marriage contract
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You can make a marriage contract after you are married, but it may have to be approved by a judge to be legal
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If you were married outside of Louisiana, your property rights change when you move here. You are given 1 year from the date you moved to make a marriage contract without needing a judge's approval
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The marriage contract must be signed by a Notary Public and 2 witnesses or executed by private signature duly acknowledged
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It is advised to see a lawyer so that you know how the taxes on your property & the inheritance of your property may be changed by your marriage