Bell v. Bell

DOMENGEAUX, Judge.

In this domestic relations matter, defendant Robert Bruce Bell appeals an adverse judgment which was rendered in favor of his wife, Dianne Dauzat Bell.

Dianne sued Robert for a separation from bed and board alleging as grounds therefor that he was guilty of mental and physical cruelty towards her. Robert answered and reconvened, seeking a separation based on his wife’s cruel treatment and abandonment. Pursuant to hearing on a rule nisi, Mrs. Bell was awarded custody of the three *116minor children, child support of $200.00 per month per child, and alimony pendente lite of $700.00…