Cruikshank v. Cruikshank

Charles Cruikshank appeals the order of the District Court of the Eighth Judicial District granting his former wife legal custody of the parties’ children and distributing the assets of the marital estate. We affirm the order of the District Court.

The appellant raises two issues on appeal:

1. Whether the District Court erred in granting Sarah Cruikshank legal custody of the parties’ minor children?

2. Whether the District Court erred in distributing the parties’ assets?

Charles and Sarah Cruikshank married in 1967. Together they bought a home in New Orleans, Louisiana. The downpayment was made…