In re J. A. L.
Montana Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Wheat
¶1 Ron Lowney (Ron) appeals from the orders of the Montana Second Judicial District Court, Silver Bow County, affirming the appointment of his wife, J.A.L.’s, brother and sister-in-law as her guardians and conservators; authorizing them to restrict his access to her; and awarding them reasonable attorney fees. We affirm.
ISSUES
¶2 We address the following issues:
1. Did the District Court err by appointing J.A.L.’s brother and sister-in-law as her guardians and conservators, rather than Ron, who had priority ?
2. Did the District Court abuse its discretion by ordering Ron to pay reasonable…
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