Shilling v. Doyle

FRUGÉ, Judge.

This is a habeas corpus proceeding instituted by Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Shilling, residents of Sherman, Texas, seeking custody of a minor daughter, Dawn Michelle, born to Mrs. Shilling while she was separated from her husband and residing in Oakdale, Allen Parish, Louisiana. Shortly after the birth of this child, physical custody of the child was surrendered by Mrs. Shilling to defendants Mr. and Mrs. Alec Doyle, residents of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Following Mrs. Shilling’s return to Sherman, Texas, where she re-established her matrimonial domicile with her husband, the…