Thomas v. Thomas

" 'The manifest error standard of review also applies to mixed questions of law and fact.' "

Gordon v. Gordon , 16-0008, p. 3 (La. App. 4 Cir. 6/8/16), 195 So.d 687, 689 (quoting A.S. v. D.S. , 14-1098, p. 10 (La. App. 4 Cir. 4/8/15), 165 So.3d 247, 254 ).

The de novo standard of review applies to legal issues. Id.

FAULT

Mr. Thomas contends that the trial court erred by finding that Ms. Thomas was free from fault in the divorce. He asserts that Ms. Thomas abandoned the family home.

Trial courts have the authority to award final periodic support to parties free from fault in a divorce. La. C.C.…