Gautreaux v. Gautreaux

SARTAIN, Judge.

The matter now before us is limited to the issue of the defendant-wife’s right to permanent alimony.

Plaintiff-husband instituted suit in the Family Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge for a divorce on the grounds that he and his wife had lived separate and apart since December 16, 1965 or for a period in excess of two years. (LRS 9:301) Plaintiff alleged that six children were born issue of the marriage to the defendant; that two of the children are minors; that they are in the care of the defendant and he is willing for them to remain with her, subject to his right of…