Arnold v. Arnold

In Fulco v. Fulco, 259 La. 1122, 254 So.2d 603 (La.1971), our Supreme Court set forth clear and understandable guidelines which should be followed in custody matters, whether .he matter involves the initial award of custody or an application to change custody. I do not agree that LSA-C.C. Article 157, as most recently amended by Act 718 of 1979, legislatively overrules or supersedes the decision in Fulco, supra. The guidelines set forth in Fulco are based upon sound sociological principles, the application of which insures, in my judgment, the desired result in all custody matters, i. e., a…