DC v. Co.

721 So.2d 195 (1998)

D.C.

v.

C.O.

2961137.

Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama.

May 15, 1998.

Rehearing Denied June 19, 1998.

Certiorari Denied August 28, 1998.

Leon Garmon, Gadsden, for appellant.

Jack Floyd, Gadsden, for appellee.

Alabama Supreme Court 1971715.

THOMPSON, Judge.

In January 1990, C.O. (the "mother"), gave birth to A.O. (the "child"). The mother and the child lived with the mother's parents, B.O. (the "grandmother") and L.O. Although the mother lived in the home, the grandparents reared the child and were the primary caregivers. In early 1997, when the child was 7 years old, the State…