Joplin v. Joplin

11 Shelia Joplin appeals from a judgment dismissing her rule to show cause on the grounds that Louisiana was not the proper forum to decide the matters raised therein. For the reasons stated herein, we reverse and remand.

FACTS

Shelia and William C. Joplin, Sr., were married in Arkansas; during their marriage, the couple lived in Arkansas and adopted William’s four grandchildren. The Joplins divorced in Lonoke County, Arkansas in 1999. In the divorce, the Arkansas court granted the Joplins joint custody of the minor children; Ms. Joplin was designated the primary caretaker. Mr. Joplin was…