Parents for Better Family Solutions Case Law and Statutes Link Page

Parents for Better Family Solutions

Links to Individual State Statutes, State Case Laws, Federal Supreme Court Cases, and US Constitutional Protections

Wherever possible we have used the most current statutes available on the internet. There are sites considered "unofficial" versions of the state's statutes due to the laws requiring it to be in written format or the online statutes are not up-to-date. You need to check with your local law library for the most recent versions of your state's statutes. There are also a few of the links that will be downloadable PDF files. You will need Adobe Acrobat to read these. We have tried to put in (unofficial) when we know that it is definitely considered that way by the state. We have tried to cite each case as the individual states have but there may be errors in our citing. Please check the case link and cite the case as it is titled in the link. Disclaimer: We are not attorneys and therefore can not give legal advice. This information is put together solely for the purpose of making it easier for the individuals who need to find their state statutes and case laws while fighting grandparent or third-party visitation lawsuits.

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A list of cases without links

Visitation Rights of Grandparents, 30-3-4

Venue of all proceedings seeking modification of child custody, visitation rights, or child support, 30-3-5

Bond, security, or other guarantee to secure payment of overdue support or compliance with visitation order, 30-3-6

Visitation Rights of Grandparent, Post-Adoption, 26-10a-30

G.H.W. v. A.W.C., ___ So.2d ___ (Ala.Civ.App. 10-27-2000), No. 2990661 (unofficial copy)

Sanders v. Wright, ___ So.2d ___ (Ala.Civ.App. 6-9-2000), No. 2990325 (unofficial copy)

25.24.200 Dissolution of marriage

25.24.220 Hearing

Visitation rights of grandparents and great-grandparents, 25-409

Jackson v Tangreen, CV 99-0542, 12/26/2000 (PDF)

Jackson v. Tangreen, ___ Ariz. ___ (App. 2000), 1 CA-CV 99-0542, 12/26/2000

Graville v. Dodge, ___ Ariz. ___ (App. 2000), 1 CA-CV99-0582, 05/23/2000 (PDF)

In Re the Matter of Graville v. Dodge, 195 Ariz. 119 (App. 1999), Nos. 1 CA-CV 98-0104, 1 CA-CV 98-0150 (consolidated), 01/28/1999, Review Denied 09/21/1999

9-13-102 Visitation rights of brothers and sisters (unofficial)

9-13-103 Visitation rights of grandparents (unofficial)

Seagrave v. Price, 349 Ark. __ (2002), 01-1370, 06/27/2002

Linder, Greene, and Johnson v. Linder and Sims, __ S.W. 3d __ (2002), 01-380, 04/25/2002

Tate v. Bennett, 341 Ark. 829 (2000), 99-1233, 07/07/2000

In Matter Adoption Tompkins, v. Tompkins, 341 Ark. 949 (2000), 99-957, 07/07/2000

Boothe v. Boothe, 341 Ark. 381 (2000), 99-1381, 05/25/2000

Osburn v. Arkansas Department Human Services, 341 Ark. 218 (2000), 99-1296, 05/04/2000

Ellis v. Bennett, 69 Ark. App. 227 (2000), CA 99-652, 03/01/2000

Bruner v. Tadlock, 338 Ark. 34 (1999), 99-8, 06/10/1999

Young v. Smith, 331 Ark. 525 (1998), 97-574, 02/19/1998

Vice v. Andrews, 328 Ark. 573 (1997), 96-544, 05/19/1997

McGarrah v. McGarrah, 325 Ark. 81 (1996), 94-680, 06/17/1996

Family Code Section 3100-3104

Family Code Section 3170-3173

Family Code Section 3175-3186

Kyle O v Donald R, 102 Cal. Rptr. 475 (Cal. App. 3d 2000)(pdf)

0-4-7 Article II Bill of Rights

(You will need to scroll down to the second to last paragraph to read the important part in re parental rights.)

14-10-124 Best interest of the child

14-10-129 Modification of parenting time

14-10-131.8 Construction of 1999 revisions

14-13-102 Definitions

14-13-201 Initial child-custody jurisdiction

14-13-202 Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction

19-1-117 Visitation rights of grandparents

19-1-117.5 Disputes concerning grandparent visitation

Connecticut

Sec 46b-56. Superior Court orders re custody, care, and therapy of minor children in actions for dissolution of marriage, legal separation and annulment. Access to records of minors by noncustodial parent. Parenting education program.

Mozroll v. Boman, No. FA92-0044266S, 08/02/2000

Unable to locate a specific statute in regards to grandparent visitation

District of Columbia

Unable to locate a specific statute in regards to grandparent visitation

Troxel v. Granville, 530 U.S. 57 (2000), No. 99-138, 06/05/2000

Santosky v. Kramer, 455 U.S. 745 (1982)

Wise v. Bravo, 666 F.2d 1328, (10th Cir. 1981)

Lassiter v. Department of Social Services of Durham County, 452 U.S. 18 (1981)

Quilloin v. Walcott, 434 U.S. 246, 255, 98 S.Ct. 5449, 554, 54 L.Ed.2d 511 (1978)

Moore v. City of East Cleveland, 431 U.S. 494 (1977)

Cleveland Bd. of Educ. v. LaFleur, 414 U.S. 632, 639, 94 S.Ct. 791, 796, 39 L.Ed.2d 52 (1974)

Wisconsin v. Yoder, 406 U.S. 205, 233-34, 92 S.Ct. 1526, 1542, 32 L.Ed.2d 15 (1972)

Pierce v. Society of Sisters, 268 U.S. 510 (1925)

Meyer v. Nebraska, 262 U.S. 390, 402-03, 43 S.Ct. 625, 628 (1923)

39.509 Grandparents rights

39.811 Powers of disposition; order of disposition

63.172 Effect of judgment of adoption

63.0425 Grandparent's right to adopt

Chapter 752 Grandparental Visitation Rights

752.001 Definitions

752.01 Action by grandparent for right of visitation; when petition shall be granted

752.015 Mediation of visitation disputes

752.02 Persons who must be served notice of petition; manner of service

752.07 Effect of adoption of child by stepparent on right of visitation; when right may be terminated

Lamaritata v. Lucas, __ So. 2d __ (Fla. App. 2 Dist. 2002), No. 2D01-3293, 08/16/2002 (PDF)

Belair v Drew, 734 So.2d 1190 (Fla 2000), No. SC96168, 10/05/2000

Richardson v Richardson, 734 So.2d 1063 (Fla 2000), No. SC94810, 08/17/2000

Coryell v Morris, 730 So.2d 373 (Fla. App. 2 Dist. 1999), No. 2D99-2265, 03/22/2000

Saul v Brunetti, 753 So.2d 26 (Fla 2000), No. SC94843, 01/27/2000

Lonon v Ferrell, 739 So.2d 650 (Fla. App. 2 Dist. 1999), No. 98-01973, 07/30/1999

Von Eiff v Azicri, 720 So.2d 510 (Fla. 1998), No. 91647, 11/12/1998

Beagle v Beagle, 678 So.2d 1271 (Fla. 1996), No. 85971, 08/22/1996

Persico v. Russo, 721 So.2d 302 (Fla. 1998), No. 92685, 11/25/1998

Title 19 Chapter 8 Dissolution of Marriage, Article 4 General Provisions §8404. Criteria and Procedure in Awarding Custody Paragraphs (g) and (h) (5)

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Orders relating to custody and visitation cases, HRS571-46.2

Grandparent visitation, HRS571-46.3

HRS571-46.3 Annotated

Camerlingo v. Camerlingo, 88 Haw. 68 (App. 1998), No. 20775, 07/20/1998

Doe v. Doe, 85 Haw. 108 (App. 1997), No. 17940, 04/30/1997

Grandparent visitation, Chapter 7 Actions 32-719

(750 ILCS 5/607) Sec. 607 Visitation (b) (Unofficial)

(You will need to scroll down to Section 607 (b))

Lulay v. Lulay, 193 Ill.2d 455 (2000), Docket Nos. 87874, 87896 cons. - Agenda 13 - March 2000, Opinion filed October 26, 2000. Page 456

In Re the Matter of Visitation With C.B.L., 309 Ill. App.3d 888 (1999), No. 1-98-2011, 12/16/1999, Rehearing Denied 01/24/2000, Page 889

People ex rel. Farina v. Sensor, 299 Ill. App.3d 333 (1998), No. 2-97-1141. 10/05/1998, Reversed and remanded. Page 334

West v. West, 294 Ill. App.3d 356 (1998), No. 5-97-0108, 01/27/1998. Order affirmed. Page 357

IC 31-17-5 Chapter 5 Grandparent's Visitation

IC 31-14-14 Chapter 14 Visitation Following Determination of Paternity Section 3

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Crafton v. Gibson, ________ (Ind. App. 2001), No. 40A04-0011-CV-490, 07/11/2001

In Re Paternity of J.A.C., Dennis Colter v. Judy A. Koenig, 734 N.E.2d 1057 (Ind. App. 2000), No. 49A04-9912-JV-567, 08/16/2000, 09/01/2000

In Re Adoption of I.K.E.W., 724 N.E.2d 245 (Ind. App. 2000), No. 71A03-9909-CV-344, 02/10/2000

Swartz v. Swartz, 720 N.E.2d 1219 (Ind. App. 1999), No. 71A03-9906-CV-244, 12/20/1999

Collard v. Enyeart, 718 N.E.2d 1156 (Ind. App. 1999), No. 48A05-9905-CV-198, 11/05/1999

Walker v. Campbell, 711 N.E.2d 42 (Ind. App. 1999), No. 17A03-9806-CV-279, 05/24/1999, Rehearing Denied 08/05/1999

In Re Visitation of J.P.H., 709 N.E.2d 44 (Ind. App. 1999), No. 29A02-9805-CV-451, 04/27/1999

Santana v. Santana, 708 N.E.2d 886 (Ind. App. 1999), No. 71A04-9810-CV-498, 04/09/1999

Worrell v. Elkhart Cty. Office of Family, 704 N.E.2d 1027 (Ind. 1998), No. 20S04-9810-JV-598, 12/31/1998

Monschein v. LaLonde, 701 N.E.2d 1275 (Ind. App. 1998), No. 49A05-9803-CV-171, 11/30/1998

Matter of R.D., 692 N.E.2d 929 (Ind. App. 1998), No. 20A04-9710-JV-458, 03/19/1998

Sightes v. Barker, 684 N.E.2d 224 (Ind. App. 1997), No. 46A05-9702-JV-52, 08/15/1997, Transfer Denied 11/05/1997

598.35 Grandparent -- great-grandparent -- visitation rights

Upon the Petition of Marlys Hassel, Petitioner-Appellee, And Concerning Kelly S. Hassel, Respondent-Appellant, and Tamara S. Hassel, Respondent., 600 N.W.2d 335 (Iowa Ct.App. 1999), No. 1999-94 (9-281)/98-1571, 06/23/1999

Upon the Petition of Gerald William Hough and Julie Ann Hough, Appellees, and Concerning Angela Sue Cooper, Appellant., 590 N.W.2d 556 (Iowa Ct.App. 01-27-99), No. 8-728/98-0465, 01/27/1999

McMain v. Iowa Dist. Court, 559 N.W.2d 12 (Iowa 1997), No. 96-06, 02/19/1997

In Interest of A.G., 558 N.W.2d 400 (Iowa 1997), No. 96-1130, 01/22/1997

In Interest of K.R., 537 N.W.2d 774 (Iowa 1995), No. 94-1313, 09/20/1995

In Re Marriage of Mitchell, 531 N.W.2d 132 (Iowa 1995), No. 94-1542, 04/26/1995

Petition of Bruce, 522 N.W.2d 67 (Iowa 1994), No. 93-1109, 09/21/1994

In Interest of B.B.M., 514 N.W.2d 425 (Iowa 1994), No. 93-786, 03/23/1994, As Corrected 03/25/1994, As Amended on Denial of Rehearing 04/14/1994

Petition of Ash, 507 N.W.2d 400 (Iowa 1993), No. 92-1482, 10/20/1993

Lihs by Lihs v. Lihs, 504 N.W.2d 890 (Iowa 1993), No. 92-1317, 08/25/1993

Chapter 38-129 Visitation rights of grandparents

Kansas Dept. of SRS v. Paillet, 27 Kan. App. 2d 295 (2000), No. 82,950, 03/31/2000

Sowers v. Tsamolias, 262 Kan. 717 (1997), No. 76,459, 07/11/1997

Sowers v. Tsamolias, 23 Kan. App. 2d 270 (1996), No. 76,459, 12/20/1996

KRS 405.021 Reasonable visitation rights of grandparents. (PDF file)

CHC1264 Post-adoption visitation rights of grandparents

CHC1267 Burden of proof

RS9:332 Custody or visitation proceeding; mediation

RS9:343 Return of child kept in violation of custody and visitation order

RS9:344 Visitation rights of grandparents and siblings

RS9:345 Appointment of attorney in child custody or visitation proceedings

19-A M.R.S. §1802 Definitions

19-A M.R.S. §1803 Petition.

22 M.R.S. §4005-B. Grandparent's right to standing and intervener status in child protection proceedings.

Rideout v. Riendeau, 2000 ME 198, ___ A.2d ___, Docket Sag-00-4, 11/13/2000

In Re Melanie S., 1998 ME 132, 712 A.2d 1036, 06/03/1998

Berg v. Bragdon, 1997 ME 129, 695 A.2d 1212, 06/06/1997

Unable to locate a specific statute in regards to grandparent visitation

In Re Tamara R., ___ Md. App. ___ (2000), No. 0275, 12/29/2000 (PDF)

Brice v. Brice, ___ Md. App. ___ (2000), No. 1987, September Term, 1999, 07/05/2000 (PDF)

S.F. v. M.D., ___ Md. App. ___ (2000), No. 1746, September Term, 1999, 05/02/2000 (PDF)

Wolinski v. Browneller, 115 Md. App. 285 (1997), No. 1353, September Term, 1996, 04/30/1997 (PDF)

Maner v. Stephenson, 342 Md. 461 (1996), No. 113, September Term, 1995, 06/06/1996 (PDF)

Beckman v. Boggs, 337 Md. 688 (1995), No. 78, September Term, 1994, 03/22/1995 (PDF)

Massachusetts

M.G.L. Chapter 119, Section 26. Procedure at hearing; order of commitment; reimbursement of commonwealth; sibling visitation rights; petition for review. (unofficial)

E.N.O. v. L.M.M., 429 Mass. 824 (1999), SJC-07878, 06/29/1999

Grandparenting time 722.27b

DeRose, et al. v. DeRose, et al., __ Mich. App. (2002), Docket No. 232780, 01/25/2002

Greer v. Alexander, __ Mich. App. __ (2001), No. 231430, 11/09/2001

Heltzel v. Heltzel, et al., __ Mich. App. __ (2001), No. 23276, 10/23/2001

Molloy v. Molloy, __ Mich, App. __ (2001), No. 224179, 09/04/2001

Jones v. Slick, 242 Mich. App. 715 (2000), No. 211192, 10/10/2000

In re Toth, 227 Mich. App. 548 (1998), Docket Nos. 189176, 189203, 189810, 01/27/1998

Sirovey v. Campbell, 223 Mich. App. 59 (1997), Docket Nos. 180182, 189136, 04/18/1997

Frame v. Nehls, 452 Mich. 171 (1996), Docket No. 102139, 07/03/1996

257.022 Rights of visitation to unmarried persons

259.78 Grandparent visitation

In Re Petition of Louis Santoro, 594 N.W.2d 174 (Minn. 1999), No. C7-97-1526, 06/03/1999

In Re Petition of: Louis Santoro and Carole Santoro for Visitation, Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 257.022., 578 N.W.2d 369 (Minn.App. 1998), No. C7-97-1526, 07/16/1998

In Re Adoption of C.H., 548 N.W.2d 292 (Minn.App. 1996), No. C0-96-62, 05/25/1996, Review Granted 08/06/1996

Joel v. Wellman, 551 N.W.2d 729 (Minn.App. 1996), No. C7-96-43, 07/30/1996

Mississippi

Title 93 Domestic Relations Chapter 16 Grandparents Visitation Rights

§93-16-1 Jurisdiction of court to grant grandparents visitation rights with minor child

§93-16-3 Who may petition for visitation rights; when; court in which to file petition

§93-16-5 Parties to proceeding; discretion of court in granting, enforcing, modifying or terminating rights

§93-16-7 Application of Chapter

Dearman v. Dearman, ___ So.2d ___ (Miss.App. 1-16-2001), No. 1999-CA-01106-COA, 01/16/2001

In Re Adoption of D.T.H., 748 So.2d 853 (Miss.App. 1999), No. 98-CA-00373-COA, 08/24/1999

C. L. G. v. D. J. G., 736 So.2d 1037 (Miss. 1999), No. 97-CA-01589-SCT, 03/25/1999

Martin v. Coop, 693 So.2d 912 (Miss. 1997), No. 95-CA-01174-SCT, 05/08/1997

Scruggs v. Saterfiel, 693 So.2d 924 (Miss. 1997), No. 96-CA-00245-SCT, 05/08/1997

Settle v. Galloway, 682 So.2d 1032 (Miss. 1996), No. 93-CA-00947-SCT, 10/24/1996

Section 452.402 Grandparent's visitation rights granted, when, terminated, when -- guardian ad litem appoint, when -- attorney fees and costs assessed, when.

Section 452.403 Grandparent denied visitation, court may order mediation upon written request, purpose -- costs -- venue -- termination of mediation, when.

Richard Blakely and Carol Blakely, Respondents, v. Dean Blakely and Shelly Blakely, Appellants, _______ (Mo. Sup. Ct. 2002), SC83307, 06/25/2002

In re: G.P.C., a minor, Linda Cabral and Robert H. Cabral, Petitioners/Respondents, v. Mary C. Cabral and Joseph R. Cabral, Respondents/Appellants., ED76060, 08/08/2000

40-9-101 Application of Montana Rules of Civil Procedure

40-9-102 Grandparent-Grandchild Contact

In Re Contact of Rose, 1999 MT 209, No. 98-627, 09/09/1999

Bradshaw v. Bradshaw, 270 Mont. 222 (1995), No. 94-289, 03/09/1995

§43-1801 Grandparent, defined

§43-1802 Visitation; conditions; order; modification

§43-1803 Venue; petition; contents; service

In Re Interest of Dylan W., 8 Neb. App. 1039 (2000), No. A-99-023, 02/22/2000

Raney v. Blecha, 258 Neb. 731 (2000), No. S-98-920, 02/04/2000

Zoucha v. Henn, 258 Neb. 611 (2000), No. S-98-1088, 01/21/2000

Blecha v. Blecha, 257 Neb. 543 (1999), No. S-98-1101, 08/20/1999

Grandparent visitation, Chapter 125c

New Hampshire

Section 458:17-d Grandparents' Visitation Rights

O'Brien v. O'Brien, 141 N.H. 435 (1996), No. 95-673, 11/18/1996

9:2-7.1. Visitation rights for grandparents, siblings

Wilde v. Wilde, __ N.J. __ (2001), No. A-618 ________ Term 2001, 06/22/2001 (unpublished)

Matter of the Adoption of a Child by W.P. and M.P., 163 N.J. 158 (2000), No. A-124 September Term 1998, 04/06/2000

Watkins v. Nelson, 163 N.J. 235 (2000), No. A-11 September Term 1999, 04/06/2000

§40-9-1.1 Definitions (1999 Repl)

§40-9-2 Children; visitation by grandparent; petition; mediation (1999 Repl)

§40-9-3 Visitation; modification; restrictions (1999 Repl)

§40-9-4 Change of child's domicile; notice to grandparent (1999 Repl)

NMAC 26.3.33 Stepparent Adoptions

Christian Child Placement Service v. Vestal, 1998-NMCA-098, 125 N.M. 426, Docket No. 19,036, 06/09/1998

New York State Consolidated Laws

Domestic Relations Article 5 The Custody and Wages of Children, Section 71 Special proceeding or habeas corpus to obtain visitation rights in respect to certain infant siblings, Section 72 Special proceeding or habeas corpus to obtain visitation rights in respect to certain infant grandchildren

Family Court Article 10 Part 8 Visitation of minors in foster care

From FindLaw

New York State Consolidated Laws Family Court Part 3 Custody

New York State Consolidated Laws Family Court Part 8 Visitation of minors in foster care

New York State Consolidated Laws Domestic Relations Article 5 The custody and wages of children

North Carolina

§50-13.1. Action or proceeding for custody of minor child (unofficial)

§50-13.2. Who entitled to custody; terms of custody; visitation rights of grandparents; taking child out of State (unofficial)

§50-13.2A. Action for visitation of an adopted grandchild (unofficial)

§50-13.3. Enforcement of order for custody (unofficial)

(You will need to scroll down to these sections as this link provides all of §50.)

Montgomery v. Montgomery, 136 N.C. App. 435 (01/18/2000), No. COA99-315

Penland v. Harris, __ N.C. App. __ (1999), No. COA98-1528, 10/19/1999

(The above case deals with a grandparent that sued for custody of the child. Grandparent lost at trial level and appealed. The Appellant Court discussing all 4 statutes involving the grandparent's rights to sue for custody and visitation as the original court case did not cite which statute the grandparent was using.)

Hill v. Newman, 131 N.C. App. 793 (1998), No. COA97-1498, 12/29/1998

Fisher v. Fisher, 124 N.C. App. 442 (1996), 477 S.E.2d 251 No. COA96-17, 11/05/1996

Lambert v. Riddick, 120 N.C. App. 489, 484 n.2, 462 S.E.2d 835,837 n.2, 10/17/1995

McIntyre v. McIntyre, 341 N.C. 629 (1995), No. 142PA94 - Buncombe, 09/08/1995

North Dakota

14-09-05.1 Grandparental rights of visitation to unmarried minors - Mediation or arbitration (PDF file)

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Peterson v. Peterson, 23 Fam. L. Rep. (BNA) 1200 (N.D. Feb. 12, 1997)

§3109.11 Companionship or visitation rights where parent is deceased.

§3109.12 Companionship or visitation rights where mother is unmarried

§3109.05.1 Companionship or visitation rights

Title 10-5, 2000 Grandparental Visitation Rights

Scott v Scott, 2001 OK 9,_P.3d_, No. 93371, 01/30/2001 (Unpublished)

Neal v Lee , 2000 OK 90, _P.3d_, No. 93670, 11/07/2000

Graham v Woffard, 2000 OK CIV APP 101, 12 P.3d 487, No. 93063, 08/25/2000, Filed 10/11/2000, Mandate issued 10/06/2000

Sicking v Sicking, 2000 OK CIV APP 32, 996 P.2d 471, No. 91490, 08/27/1999, Certiorari Denied 02/16/2000, Mandate issued 03/03/2000

In Re Adoption of K.M.S., Simmons v. Mizell, 2000 OK CIV APP 25, 997 P.2d 856, No. 92863, 12/17/1999, Mandate issued: 03/03/2000

Hartness v Hartness, 1999 OK CIV APP 138, 994 P.2d 1196, No. 92525, 10/15/1999, Mandate issued 12/13/1999, Released for Publication by Order of the Court of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma, Division No. 1. Page 1197

Queen v Henson, 1999 OK CIV APP 116, 993 P.2d 129, No. 93,011, 08/10/1999, Certiorari Denied 11/04/1999, Mandate issued: 11/29/1999, Released for Publication by Order of the Court of Civil Appeals of Oklahoma, Division No. 2. Page 130

K.R. v. B.M.H., 1999 OK 40, 982 P.2d 521, No. 89,594, 05/11/1999, Page 522

Fink v Corlett, 1999 OK CIV APP 44, 980 P.2d 1128, No. 90,463, 03/19/1999, Mandate issued 04/22/1999

In re Herbst, 1998 OK 100, 971 P.2d 395, No. 89,548, 10/13/1998

McGuire v Morrison, 1998 OK CIV APP 128, 964 P.2d 966, No. 89148, 0814/1998, Mandate issued 09/18/1998

Nelson v. Nelson, 1998 OK 10, 954 P.2d 1219,1226

McDonald v. Wrigley, 1994 OK 25, 870 P.2d 777, No. 82464, 02/22/1994

Application of Walker, 1993 OK CIV APP 148, 861 P.2d 346, No. 79201, 08/31/1993, Released for Publication by Order of the Court of Appeals of Oklahoma, Division No. 1

Ingram v Ingram, 1991 OK CIV APP 62, 814 P.2d 1052, No. 74996, 07/02/1991, Released for Publication by Order of the Court of Appeals of Oklahoma, Division No. 3

Matter of D.S., 1991 OK CIV APP 9, 806 P.2d 1143, No. 74671, 02/12/1991, Released for Publication by Order of the Court of Appeals of Oklahoma, Division No. 3

In the Matter of Adoption of G.D.L., 1987 OK 115, 747 P.2d 282, No. 66492, 11/24/1987

In Re Bomgardner, 1985 OK 59, 711 P.2d 92, No. 61329, 07/19/1985, Order Correcting Votes Cast 02/25/1986

Davis v. Davis, 1985 OK 85, 708 P.2d 1102, 1109

Matter of Guardianship of Sherle, 1984 OK CIV APP 23, 683 P.2d 78, No. 59202, 05/01/1984, Rehearing Denied 05/24/1984, Released for Publication by Order of the Court of Appeals 06/25/1984

Matter of K.S., 1982 OK 139, 654 P.2d 1050, No. 55386, 11/23/1982

Matter of Adoption of C.M.G., 1982 OK 156, 656 P.2d 262 (Okla. 1982)

Julien v. Gardner, 1981 OK 54, 628 P.2d 1165, No. 54262, 05/05/1981

Hampton v. Hampton, 1980 OK 46, 609 P.2d 772, No. 51393, 04/01/1980

Leake v. Grissom, 1980 OK 114, 614 P.2d 1107, 1109-10

Barriner v. Stedman, 1978 OK 82, 580 P.2d 514, No. 50340, 06/06/1978, Rehearing Denied 07/12/1978

In the Matter of Sherol A.S., 1978 OK 103, 581 P.2d 884,888

In the Matter of Fox, 1977 OK 126, 567 P.2d 985, 987 (Okla. 1977)

Matter of O'Neill, 1976 OK CIV APP 43, 554 P.2d 864, Nos. 47972 and 47980, 07/27/1976, Released for Publication by Order of Court of Appeals 08/19/1976

Gibbons v. Gibbons, 1968 OK 77, 442 P.2d 482, 485

Morrow v. Morrow, 1963 OK 148, 383 P.2d 24, No. 40169, 06/18/1963

Simons v Mizell

Grandparent visitation rights, ORS 109.119, 109.121, 109.123, and 109.332

(You will need to scroll down to the individual sections listed above to read them.)

Harrington v. Daum, 01/31/2001

Matter of the Marriage of Sisson, 170 Or. App. 480 (2000), Nos. 960801; CA A102854, 10/18/2000

Couch v. Couch, 170 Or. App. 98 (2000), Nos. 95C-32145; CA A104100, 09/27/2000

Does v. State, 164 Or. App. 543 (1999), Nos. 98C-20424; CA A107235, 12/29/1999

Vegas v. Brumfield, 159 Or. App. 134 (1999), Nos. 15-97-05809; CA A100354, 03/17/1999

Hageman v. Brooks, 159 Or. App. 17 (1999), Nos. C930205DR; CA A99617, 03/10/1999

Lewellen v. Timmerman, 154 Or. App. 567 (1998), 9412-72522; CA A95925, 06/24/1998

Pennsylvania

Title 23 Domestic Relations Chapter 53 Custody

§5311 When parent deceased.

§5312 When parents' marriage is dissolved or parents are separated.

§5313 When child has resided with grandparents.

§5314 Exception for adopted children.

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In Re W.C.K., 2000 PA Super 68, 748 A.2d 223, Nos. 8 WDA 1999; 9 WDA 1999; 768 WDA 1999, 03/06/2000, As Revised 03/14/2000, Reargument Denied 03/24/2000 (PDF)

Burnett v. Verstreate, 1999 PA Super 295, 742 A.2d 700, No. 945 and 1290 Harrisburg 1998, 12/03/1999 (PDF)

Silfies v. Webster, 713 A.2d 639 (Pa.Super. 1998), 06/01/1998 (PDF)

Argenio v. Fenton, 703 A.2d 1042, (Pa.Super. 1997), 12/15/1997

Rhode Island

§15-5-24.1 Visitation rights of grandparents

§15-5-24.2 Visitation rights of grandparents whose child is denied or has failed to exercise rights

§15-5-24.3 Visitation rights - Grandparents and siblings

South Carolina

Title 20 Domestic Relations, Chapter 7 Children's Code, Article 5. Jurisdiction, Section 20-7-420. Jurisdiction of Court in domestic matters (33)

(You will need to scroll down to this section.)

South Dakota

§25-4-52 Visitation Rights of Grandparents Authority of Circuit Court

§25-4-53 Visitation Rights of Grandparents Petition to Circuit Court (Repealed by SL 1990, Ch 184)

§25-4-54 Visitation Rights of Grandparents Child Placed for Adoption

§36-6-302 Grandparents' Visitation Rights

§36-6-306 Visitation Right of Grandparents

§36-6-307 Determination of best interest of child for grandparent visitation

Cruse v. Peak, ___ S.W.3d ___ (Tenn.App. 8-31-2000), No. M1999-02228-COA-R3-CV, 08/31/2000 (PDF)

Holland v. Holland, ___ S.W.3d ___ (Tenn.App. 3-31-2000), No. E1999-00586-COA-R3-CV, 03/31/2000 (PDF)

McClure v. McClure, ___ S.W.3d ___ (Tenn.App. 3-2-2000), No. W1998-00804-COA-R3-CV, 03/02/2000 (PDF)

Stephenson v. West, ___ S.W.3d ___ (Tenn.App. 1-13-2000), No. W1998-00668-COA-R3-CV, 01/13/2000 (PDF)

Roberts v. McLaughlin, ___ S.W.2d ___ (Tenn.App. 8-2-1999), No. 01A01-9812-JV-00631, 08/02/1999 (PDF)

Matter of Canova v. McKell, ___ S.W.2d ___ (Tenn.App. 2-25-1999), No. 01A01-9803-JV-00113. Davidson Juvenile No. 9719-38503, 02/25/1999 (PDF)

Ellison v. Ellison, 994 S.W.2d 623 (Tenn.App. 1998), No. 02A01-9803-CH-00054, 11/04/1998

Hilliard v. Hilliard, ___ S.W.2d ___ (Tenn.App. 2-12-1997), No. 02A01-9609-CH-00230, 02/12/1997

Newman v. Phillips, ___ S.W.2d ___ (Tenn.App. 8-27-1996), \No. 03A01-9602-CV-00056, 08/27/1996

Matter of Hood, 930 S.W.2d 575 (Tenn.App. 1996), 06/10/1996, Published Pursuant to Tenn. Ct. App.R. 11

Hess v. Hess, ___ S.W.2d ___ (Tenn.App. 5-21-1996), No. 03A01-9509-CH-00303, 05/21/1996

Ray v. Scott, ___ S.W.2d ___ (Tenn.App. 3-27-1996), NO. 03A01-9511-JV-00411, 03/27/1996

Vanderpool v. Boone, ___ S.W.2d ___ (Tenn.App. 3-27-1996), No. 01-A-01-9508-CH-00358, 03/27/1996

Smith v. Smith, ___ S.W.2d ___ (Tenn.App. 1-19-1996), No. 01-A-01-9508-CH-00354, 01/19/1996

England v. Piercey, ___ S.W.2d ___ (Tenn.App. 11-15-1995), No. 01A01-9507-CH-00320, 11/15/1995

Family Code 153.431 Grandparental Appointment as Managing Conservators

Family Code 153.432 Suit for Access

Family Code 153.433 Possession of and Access to Grandchild

Family Code 153.434 Limitation on Right to Request Access

Family Code 162.017 Effect of Adoption

Family Code 161.206 Order Terminating Parental Rights

(On 161.206, you will need to scroll down to read.)

Title 30, Chapter 5, 5-1 Definitions

Title 30, Chapter 5, 5-2 Visitation rights of grandparents

In Re Adoption of A.B., 1999 UT App 315, 991 P.2d 70, No. 981283-CA, 10/28/1999

15 VSA §1011 Jurisdiction (unofficial)

15 VSA §1012 If a parent is deceased or cannot decide (unofficial)

15a VSA §3-401 Service of notice (Adoption laws - unofficial)

15a VSA §4-112 Visitation agreement and orders (Adoption laws - unofficial)

(To view the official statutes, search for these statutes on Lexis Law Publishing)

Titchenal v. Dexter, 166 Vt. 373 (1997), No. 96-188, 02/28/1997 Motion for Reargument Denied 04/23/1997 (unofficial)

Rivers v. Gadwah, 165 Vt. 568 (1996), No. 95-531, 05/01/1996 (unofficial)

§63.1-204.1. Visitation of child placed in foster care.

§63.1-219.22 Legal effects of adoption

Williams v. Williams, 256 Va. 19 (1998), No. 971616, 06/05/1998 (Word Doc)

Williams v. Williams, 24 Va. App. 778 (1997), No. 2260-96-3, 06/03/1997 (WordPerfect)

RCW26.09.240 Visitation rights -- Person other than parent -- Grandparents' visitation rights (1996)

In Re Custody Smith, 137 Wn.2d 1 (1998), Nos. 65605-3; 65699-1; 66207-0, 12/24/1998

In Re Custody Smith, Concurring/Dissenting Opinion

West Virginia

§48-2B-1 Legislative findings; intent

§48-2B-2 Definitions

§48-2B-3 Visitations for grandparents

§48-2B-4 Proceedings for visitation for grandparents

§48-2B-5 Factors affecting a decision to grant visitation for grandparents

§48-2B-6 Interview of child by judge

§48-2B-7 Proof required

§48-2B-8 Orders

§48-2B-9 Effect of remarriage or adoption on visitation for grandparents

§48-2B-10 Modification or termination of grandparent visitation

§48-2B-12 Penalties for violation of order of visitation

§48-4-8 Who shall receive notice (under Adoption laws)

§51-2A-10 Matters to be heard by a family law master

Kessel v. Leavitt, 204 W. Va. 95 (1998), No. 23557, 07/22/1998

Kessel v. Leavitt, Concurring Opinion

Elmer Jimmy S. v. Kenneth B., 199 W. Va. 263 (1997), No. 23786, 02/28/1997

Mary Jean H. v. Pamela Kay R., 198 W. Va. 690 (1996), No. 23324, 12/17/1996

Chapter 48.925 Annotated Visitation rights of certain persons (Unofficial)

Chapter 767.245 Annotated Visitation rights of certain persons (Unofficial)

In Re Termination of Parental Rights to Darryl T-H., 2000 WI 42, 234 Wis.2d 606, No. 99-1441, 05/16/2000. This opinion is subject to further editing and modification.

F.R. v. T.B., 225 Wis.2d 628 (Ct.App. 1999), No. 98-0819, 03/11/1999

In Interest Laura V.L., __ Wis.2d __ (Ct.App. 1997), No. 96-3655, 11/19/1997, (Unpublished)

Waite v. Wemmer, ___ Wis.2d ___ (Ct.App. 1996), No. 96-0264, 08/06/1996, (Unpublished)

Title 20, Chapter 7 Grandparents Visitation Rights

Michael v. Hertzler, 900 P.2d 1144 (Wyo. 1995), No. 94-123, 08/04/1995

Goff v. Goff, 844 P.2d 1087 (Wyo. 1993), No. 92-3, 01/06/1993

Matter of Adoption of RDS, 787 P.2d 968 (Wyo. 1990), No. C-89-5, 02/23/1990

Nation v. Nation, 715 P.2d 198 (Wyo. 1986), No. 85-173, 03/05/1986

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