Wilson v. Wilson’s Empirical Analysis

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1. ““It is settled that, following a ‘considered decree’ of custody, one seeking a change of custody bears the burden of proving ‘that the continuation of the present custody is so deleterious to the children as to justify removing them from the environment to which they are accustomed.’ Fulco v. Fulco, 259 La. 1122 , 254 So.2d 603 (1971); Monsour v. Monsour, 347 So.2d 203 (La.1977). This court has held that the rule applies whether the ‘considered decree’ is one of temporary or permanent custody. Gulino v. Gulino, 303 So.2d 299 (La.App. 1st.Cir. 1974). “It is also settled that the primary consideration is the welfare and best interest of the children; that the trial judge has broad discretion in fixing custody; and that his determinations in custody matters will not be disturbed unless there is a clear showing of an abuse thereof. Fulco v. Fulco, supra; Monsour v. Monsour, supra.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Foret v. Foret