CATHEY v. OGEA

Nos. CA 12-563, CW 12-324.

98 So.3d 953 (2012)

Suzanne L. CATHEY v. Melissa Lynn OGEA, et al.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

August 22, 2012.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Billy Edward Loftin, Jr. , Lake Charles, LA, for Intervenors/Appellees, Steven Smith, Cynthia Smith.

John Green , Lake Charles, LA, for Plaintiff/Appellant, Suzanne L. Cathey.

Melissa Lynn Ogea , In Proper Person, Lake Charles, LA.

Court composed of OSWALD A. DECUIR, BILLY HOWARD EZELL, and J. DAVID PAINTER, Judges.


EZELL, Judge.

At issue in this child custody matter is the grant of permanent custody of Jaycen Ogea to his maternal aunt and uncle. Suzanne Cathey, who also petitioned for custody of Jaycen, appeals the decision of the trial court. Neither Jaycen's mother nor father was willing or able to care for their child.

FACTS

Melissa Ogea is the mother of four children: an older daughter, Ann Marie (custody of whom was not at issue in the trial court); Trent...

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