Speyrer v. Prejean

EDWARD A. DUFRESNE, Jr., Judge Pro Tem.

Debra Prejean (defendant) appeals a judgment of the trial court granting joint custody of David Corey Speyrer, the only child born to her and her former husband David Speyrer (plaintiff).

Plaintiff and defendant physically separated in 1978; at this time David was two years old and remained with his mother. Later, in the judgment of separation, custody was granted to the defendant, and then in 1981, the plaintiff was granted a divorce, but was silent as to the issue of custody.

On August 30, 1984, plaintiff filed a rule for joint custody, which included a…