Legal Opinion
Troxel v. Granville
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided June 5, 2000No. 99-138PublishedCited by 3,143 opinions
1Judgment of the CourtJustice O’Connor
Section 26.10.160(B) of the Revised Code of Washington permits “[a]ny person” to petition a superior court for visitation rights “at any time,” and authorizes that court to grant such visitation rights whenever “visitation may serve the best interest of the child.” Petitioners Jenifer and Gary Troxel petitioned a Washington Superior Court for the right to visit their grandchildren, Isabelle and Natalie Troxel. Respondent Tommie Granville, the mother of Isabelle and Natalie, opposed the petition. The ease ultimately reached the Washington Supreme Court, which held that §26.10.160(3)…
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