In the Interest of M.J.S. v. K.E.S.

Kenneth S. appeals from an order of the Circuit Court of Cole County, Juvenile Division, which awarded custody of his minor son to the child’s maternal grandparents and also placed certain restrictions upon his right to visit the child.

We reverse the judgment.

Michele and Kenneth S. were divorced in 1979. At that time, custody of the couple’s minor child, Michael, was awarded to Michele. Prior to filing of the petition in this case, Kenneth’s visitation rights comprised two weekends per month plus a six-week period during the summer.

The events which precipitated the instant proceeding occurred…