Bruner v. Tadlock

Tom Glaze, Justice.

Appellees Charlie and Loretta Tad-lock are the paternal grandparents of Brittney, who was five years old when her father, Michael, died on August 15, 1997. Appellant Kimberly Tadlock, mother of Brittney, was married to but was estranged from Michael at the time of his death. On September 1, 1997, Kimberly, who had been residing in Sevier County, moved to Poteau, Oklahoma with Brittney. She later married Dean Bruner, and at some stage, she, Dean, and Brittney established their residence in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dissatisfied with not being able to visit with Brittney after her…