In re the Custody of A.C.
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the Court
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Quinn-Brintnall, C.J.
— Michael A. Cumming Sr. appeals an amended parenting plan that gave limited visitation rights of his two children to the children’s grandmother, Susan M. Cumming. Citing Troxel v. Granville, 530 U.S. 57, 120 S. Ct. 2054, 147 L. Ed. 2d 49 (2000) (plurality), Michael asserts that the trial court unconstitutionally interfered with his right to parent his children. A court may not generally interfere with a fit parent’s constitutional right to determine the best interest of his children. But Troxel does not preclude court-ordered visitation where the nonparent seeking…
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2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Marks v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
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