In re H.W.

{¶ 1} In this case, we determine whether a trial court abuses its discretion when it removes a child’s grandparents as parties to an action for permanent custody after the child’s parent reaches the age of majority. Because we hold that a trial court does not abuse its discretion in such an instance, we reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Facts

{¶ 2} At age 15, Tanna Howser, n.k.a. Tanna Howser-Walford, gave birth to H.W. in 1999 while living at home with her parents, Gaylene and Thomas Howser. Also living at the home was the child’s 27-year-old father, and…