Matter of Guardianship of Nelson

519 N.W.2d 15 (1994)

In the Matter of the GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP OF Nichole M. NELSON and Mirranda L. Nelson, Minors.

Dannielle SEIGNEUR, Petitioner and Appellant,

v.

Connie OLSON, Respondent and Appellee.

Civ. No. 930316.

Supreme Court of North Dakota.

June 28, 1994.

Ottmar & Ottmar, Jamestown, for petitioner and appellant; argued by Joanne H. Ottmar.

Gilje & Dalsted, Jamestown, for respondent and appellee; argued by Kenneth L. Dalsted.

MESCHKE, Justice.

We consider whether exceptional circumstances require continuation of custody of children with a stepmother-figure, by appointing her…