Ponsford v. Crute

From the record and the arguments before us, we deem the issues to be:

1. In child custody cases does the doctrine of the best interests of the child prevail over the right of a parent to the custody of the child?

2. Was there sufficient credible evidence to support the finding that the father is a fit and proper person to have the care and custody of his minor child ?

3. Did the trial court have legal authority to grant visitation rights to the grandparents ?

4. Was it an abuse of discretion to order the plaintiff-father to bear the entire cost of the guardian and condition custody upon the…