Wellons v. White

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

*165William Zachary White (“Mr. White”) appeals a trial court order: (i) denying his motion to dismiss; (ii) holding him in civil contempt; (iii) granting grandparent visitation; and (iv) rejecting his constitutional challenge. Upon review, we affirm in part, dismiss in part, and reverse as to contempt.

I. Facts & Procedural History

On 24 July 2003, Mr. White and Frances Leanne Wellons (“Ms. Wellons”) married. Mr. White served as a Marine Corps Lance Corporal. On 4 April 2005, the couple had a son (“the child”). Given Mr. White’s active military service, the child…