Watermeier v. Watermeier

Supreme Court of Louisiana
Watermeier v. Watermeier, 464 So. 2d 301 (La. 1985)
1985 La. LEXIS 8279
Calogero, Dennis, Grant, Writ

Watermeier v. Watermeier

Opinion of the Court

In re Watermeier, Olga Marie Stone; Applying for WRIT OF MANDAMUS AND SUPERVISORY WRIT; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, Number 85-C-1, 462 So.2d 1272 (1985); Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court, Div. “I”, Number 255-568.

Denied.

Concurring Opinion

CALOGERO, J.,

concurs in the denial. The Court of Appeal struck a good compromise in a difficult situation. The courts must simultaneously balance the inconsistent interests of creating an atmosphere where the child will feel that he or she can speak freely (the reasonable preference of the child is in some instances a factor in custody awards — La.C.C. art. 146(C)(2)(i)), and preserving the rights of both parties to meaningful appellate review.

DENNIS, J., would grant the writ.

Reference

Full Case Name
Olga Marie Stone WATERMEIER v. John Joseph WATERMEIER
Cited By
2 cases
Status
Published