Lockett v. Lockett

DOWD, Judge.

Appellant Lula Mae Lockett filed a petition for dissolution of her marriage in the circuit court of St. Louis County. She requested custody of her minor child, maintenance, child support, attorney fees, and costs.

Lula Mae Lockett and Frank Lockett, Jr. were married in 1962. Mrs. Lockett was a school teacher for several years while Mr. Lockett finished college. Mrs. Lockett has earned her masters degree and has completed her course work on her Ph.D. Only her dissertation remains before she will receive her Ph.D. At the time of the trial, Mrs. Lockett was employed at Southern…