Stagaman v. Fontenot

MILLS, Judge.

William T. Stagaman appeals from a final order in which the trial court established the amount to be paid him in child support. He also appeals the trial court’s refusal to award him costs and attorney’s fees. Marlene I. Stagaman Fontenot cross-appeals the court’s denial of her petition for modification of child custody. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

We decline to disturb the trial court’s ruling with regard to costs and attorney’s fees. It has been held erroneous to award one spouse fees when their ability to pay is substantially equal. Bloodwell v. Bloodwell, 508 So.2d…