265 So. 2d 668 - Carmichael v. Carmichael’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “"In Fulco v. Fulco, 259 La. 1122 , 254 So.2d 603 , our Supreme Court enunciated the rule requiring that great weight be given to the trial court's decision in matters of child custody. In that case the court stated: "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 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.'"”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 270 So. 2d 215 - Poole v. Poole