Holtmann v. Knott

I agree with the majority in this case that the *730circuit court properly concluded that Knott was entitled to summary judgment concerning the custody action commenced under sec. 767.24(3), Stats.

I disagree with the majority, however, as to its conclusion that the ch. 767 visitation statute — sec. 767.245, Stats — does not apply to Holtzman's petition for visitation rights to Knott's biological child. I believe that the legislature intended that circuit courts' powers regarding visitation were to be derived exclusively from sec. 767.245. Further, in reviewing and applying the cases construing…