J.W.J., Jr. v. P.K.R.

Upon careful consideration and further reflection of the jurisdictional issue presented in this case, I believe that the juvenile court had subject-matter jurisdiction to entertain the maternal grandparents’ petition for visitation; therefore, I do not agree that the maternal grandparents’ application for rehearing should be denied. Accordingly, I respectfully dissent.

As noted in the main opinion, pursuant to § 12-15-31(2), Ala.Code 1975, the juvenile court has exclusive jurisdiction in proceedings to establish the paternity of a child born out of wedlock. Pursuant to *193§ 12-15-32(a), Ala.Code…