Festervan v. Festervan

BOLIN, Judge.

Mrs. Sybil Bradford Festervan sued her husband for separation from bed and board. Following trial of a rule to show cause she was awarded temporary care, custody and control of two girls, ages eleven and seven, issue of the marriage, and judgment for alimony pendente lite for herself and the minor children totaling $500 per month. Plaintiff wife appeals seeking an increase in the award of alimony.

The sole issue before the court is whether the record merits an increase in the award under Louisiana Civil Code Articles 148 and 231 and the jurisprudence interpreting these articles.

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