Bush v. Squellati

Plaintiffs, Gene Ray Bush and Louise M. Bush, are the biological maternal grandparents of Anthony Squellati, a minor child. On August 17, 1984, Anthony, then two years old, was adopted by defendants, Charles Squellati and Sally Squellati. Both of Anthony’s biological parents consented to this adoption. Subsequent to this, Anthony’s biological parents were divorced. Defendant Sally Squellati, Anthony’s legal mother after his adoption, is the sister of plaintiff Louise M. Bush, and is, therefore, Anthony’s biological great-aunt.

Plaintiffs filed a petition on November 11, 1985, in the circuit…