Drouin v. Hildenbrand

McCALEB, Justice.

Plaintiff brought this suit for a separation from bed and board and to be awarded the custody of his 15-month-old infant child, who has been in the care and possession of his wife since its birth. Defendant does not contest the claim for a legal separation, which is grounded on the continuous voluntary separation of the parties for a period exceeding one year, but vigorously opposes plaintiff’s demand for custody of the child, alleging that she is entitled to be recognized as its legal custodian and that her husband should be made to pay alimony for the child’s support.

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