Rachal v. Manausa

DOMENGEAUX, Judge.

This is a habeas corpus proceeding to determine the custody of two minor children, Crystal Marie Rachal, born May 20, 1980, and Christopher Manausa, born September 25, 1983. This action was instituted by the children’s paternal grandparents, Huey Eugene Rachal and Geraldine Marie Rachal. The defendants, Patricia Dawn Manausa and Nathan Huey Rachal, although not married to each other, are the children’s biological parents. The district judge granted custody of the two minor children to the plaintiffs and appellant Patricia Dawn Manausa perfected this appeal.

Patricia Dawn…