Bond v. Yount

The appellants, the adoptive parents (and maternal grandparents) of Bobby, appeal the trial court's grant of visitation rights to Bobby's biological (paternal) grandparents. We agree that the trial court erred in so ruling and reverse the trial court.

Bobby Yount was born on July 16, 1979 to the appellants' adopted daughter and the respondents' son. When Bobby was approximately 1 year of age, his parents separated. Six months later he was taken into the appellants' home. After the natural parents gave their consent, the appellants adopted Bobby.

The respondents have had an ongoing relationship…