La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3954
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
Section 3954 - Abandonment of actionA. A divorce action instituted under Civil Code Article 102 is abandoned if the rule to show cause provided by that Article is not filed within two years of the service of the original petition or execution of written waiver of service of the original petition.B. This provision shall be operative without formal order, but on ex parte motion of any party or other interested person, the trial court shall enter a formal order of dismissal as of the date of abandonment.Acts 1990, No. 1009, §5, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Acts 1991, No. 367, §2.Acts 1990, No. 1009, §5, eff. 1/1/1991; Acts 1991, No. 367, §2.