Labadot v. Labadot

STOULIG, Judge.

Joseph Labadot has appealed1 a judgment awarding his divorced wife, Charlotte Labadot, $25 alimony weekly and condemning him to pay her attorney’s fee of $500 for bringing the rule. Appellant contends:

1. the record fails to establish appellee “ * * * has not sufficient means for her support * * * ” (C.C. art. 160); therefore, she is not entitled to alimony;

2. alternatively, if she is entitled to alimony, the award is unreasonably high; and

3. appellant is not liable for his wife’s attorney’s fee because it is not a community debt.

The facts relevant to a determination of whether…