Sanders v. Emery

Howard, Acting Judge:

Carlos and Lisa Marie Sanders brought this action seeking a return of custody of their child, Diana. In previous proceedings, custody had been placed with Diana’s maternal grandmother, Grace Emery, who at the time of this action was unable to care for the child. Diana’s great-grandparents, Elmer Lee Rice and Harley Bond Rice, also sought custody. The trial court awarded custody to the great-grandparents. The parents appealed. We reverse and remand.

Diana was born on December 18,1988, and is the first child of Carlos and Lisa Marie Sanders. In early 1989 Carlos and Lisa…