LATHAM, GUARDIAN, ETC. v. Latham

This case has a background of litigation beginning in 1945. We state only so much of the history of the case as is necessary to understand the issues and disposition of the present suit. The Lathams were married in 1936. Two children were born of the union, — Gerald and Madeleine. Marital trouble developed and Mr. Latham was granted a divorce by the District Court of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, on June 4, 1947. Mrs. Latham was granted the custody of the children, and Mr. Latham was ordered to pay each of the children $100 per month for their support. No alimony was granted Mrs. Latham. The…