264 So. 2d 925 - Webb v. Webb’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “. Although parents have a natural right to the custody of their children, nevertheless the State has an interest in children which goes beyond the parental right. In all cases involving their custody, the welfare of the children must be considered and should prevail over the mere parental right of their possession. State ex rel. Harris v. McCall, 184 La.1036, 168 So. 291 ; Pulling v. Theriot, 209 La. 871 , 25 So.2d 620 . We also bear in mind that upon appellate review, the determination of the trial judge in child custody matters is entitled to great weight. He is in a better position to evaluate the best interests of the children from his total overview of the conduct and character of the parties and of the children, and of community standards. His discretion on the issue will not be disturbed on review in the absence of a clear showing of abuse thereof. Fulco v. Fulco, supra. [ 259 La. 1122 , 254 So.2d 603 ]”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Wood v. Beard