State Ex Rel. Herbert v. Renaud

After the death of his wife m the year 1918, relator placed his three minor children in the custody of respondent, their maternal grandmother. During the years 1921, 1922, and 1923, informations were filed against relator' in the juvenile court of the parish of Orleans', charging him with desertion and nonsupport of his children. Orders were rendered in each of these cases condemning relator ,to pay a weekly alimony for the support of these children, and declaring that they should remain under the control of respondent.

In the year 1923, relator remarried. Alleging his ability to care for his…