Legal Opinion
In re O'Neil
Court of Appeals of Virginia
Decided July 19, 1994No. 0563-93-2PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*676Opinion
KOONTZ, J.
Dennis P. O’Neil and Mary S. O’Neil (the O’Neils) appeal an order of the Circuit Court of Powhatan County denying their petition to be named the legal guardians of Jessica Margaret O’Neil (Jessica), their maternal granddaughter. The issue presented is the standard by which the chancellor determines the merits of the petition. We hold that in considering such a petition, the chancellor is to be guided by a determination of a result that serves the best interests of the child. In light of this holding, because the chancellor applied an incorrect standard by balancing the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Buchanan v. BuchananSupreme Court of Virginia · 1938
- Oak Hill Nursing Home, Inc. v. BackSupreme Court of Virginia · 1980
- In Re Guardianship of HarpCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1972
- Jeffries v. Jeffries'Supreme Court of Virginia · 1918
- Murdock v. Herndon's ExecutorsSupreme Court of Virginia · 1809
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Commonwealth v. DouglasNorfolk County Circuit Court · 2001