In re the Tutorship of Sanches

REMY CHIASSON, Judge Pro Tem.

This is a devolutive appeal from a summary judgment confirming and appointing Darryl Stephen Sanches as natural tutor of his son, Darryl Stephen Sanches, Jr. Opposing the appointment was Roger A. Fleshman, maternal uncle to the child. Concluding that no material fact was in dispute, the trial court rendered judgment without discovery. This appeal followed.

FACTS

Mildred Fleshman Sanches and Darryl Stephen Sanches (Darryl Sanches) were legally divorced in 1988. During their marriage, they had one child, Darryl Stephen Sanches, Jr. (Stephen), who is eight years old.…