Currey v. Currey

SABERS, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Marvin and Darlene Currey (Grandparents) sought a modification of visitation rights with their two grandchildren, the children of their son, Shawn Currey, and his ex-wife, Connie. Connie answered and countered to terminate the visitation rights of Grandparents. The trial court determined that (1) SDCL 25-4-52, which provides for grandparent visitation, was unconstitutional and (2) terminated Grandparents’ visitation rights. Grandparents appeal.. We reverse (1) and (2) and remand to determine whether grandparent visitation is in the best interests of the children.

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