Legal Opinion
Lecount v. Lecount
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided October 9, 1986No. CA-5112PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
BARRY, Judge.
James Lecount appeals a joint custody decree and denial of a reduction in child support. His ex-wife did not appeal or answer the appeal.
James and Mary Lecount were married in Plaquemines Parish on April 14, 1973 and divorced March 27, 1984. Mr. Lecount *1088did not contest custody of Sean, 11, and Amanda, 6, being given to Mrs. Lecount and he was ordered to pay $800 per month child support. Both parties re-married.
On March 27, 1985 Mr. Lecount filed for joint custody and for a reduction in child support. His ex-wife filed for an increase in child support and to have one month’s…
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- Thompson v. ThompsonLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1985
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