Janet K. ex rel. Ryan B. v. Kevin B.

Hannon, Judge.

PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The instant case concerns a custody dispute between Janet K., paternal grandmother of Ryan B., a minor child, and Kevin B. and Debra E, Ryan’s natural parents. On December 22, 1995, Janet filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus, in Saunders County District Court, as paternal grandmother and next friend of Ryan, seeking custody from Debra. The petition listed both Kevin and Debra as respondents. That same day, the Saunders County District Court issued an order in lieu of writ of habeas corpus, ordering the Saunders County sheriff to locate and deliver Ryan…