Louisiana Children's Code Tit. XII, Art. 1244. Consent of parent

A. Except as otherwise provided herein, any parent may execute an authentic act consenting to the adoption of his child in an intrafamily adoption, including a waiver of service or notice for any subsequent proceeding.

B. If the parent of a child born of marriage is married to the stepparent petitioner and executes an authentic act of consent, he need not join in the petition nor be served with a copy thereof.

C. The parent of a child born outside of marriage who is married to the petitioning spouse shall join in the petition.

D. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1062, § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.