McRaven v. Thomsen

OPINION SUMMARY

LAWRENCE G. CRAHAN, Presiding Judge.

This opinion explains the reasons for the issuance of our August 6, 2001 peremptory writ of prohibition directing Respondent to vacate that portion of his July 19, 2001 order granting temporary grandparent visitation. Rule 84.24(Z).

PEREMPTORY WRIT ISSUED

Writ Division One Holds: Given the fundamental nature of parents’ rights to rear their children as they see fit, and the absence of any extraordinary or exigent circumstances, it is an abuse of discretion to order temporary grandparental visitation before the parents have had a full and fair…