Clark v. Clark

hDECUIR, Judge.

Joseph Clark, III, who is not a lawyer, represents himself in this case. He appeals from a default judgment granting his wife a divorce and custody of the minor children. For the reasons that follow, the judgment of the trial court is vacated, and the case remanded to the trial court.

FACTS

On August 1, 2002, Danielle Clark filed a petition for divorce and sole custody of the minor children. On August 26, 2002, personal service was made upon Joseph at the David Wade Correctional Facility in Homer, Louisiana. By virtue of his incarceration, Joseph was unable to attend the August…