Legal Opinion
Frame v. Nehls
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided July 3, 1996No. 102139, Calendar No. 11PublishedCited by 60 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBoyle, J.
In this case, we interpret MCL 722.27b; MSA 25.312(7b), the section of the Child Custody Act, MCL 722.21 et seq.; MSA 25.312(1) et seq., that involves the right of grandparents to seek visitation of their grandchildren.1 We granted leave to determine whether the grandparent visitation statute entitles appellee to seek court-ordered visitation, and whether it unconstitutionally deprives appellee-grandfather equal protection of the law.
The Child Custody Act, MCL 722.21 et seq.; MSA 25.312(1) et seq., does not authorize an order of visitation because the grandchild’s father is not deceased, and…
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