Schempp-Cook v. Cook

ERICKSTAD, Chief Justice.

Margaret Schempp-Cook appeals from an order of the district court awarding visitation between Margaret’s minor daughter, Theresa, and her paternal grandparents, Pat and Caroline Cook. We reverse and remand.

Margaret and James Cook were married in May 1984 and were divorced in December 1986. Margaret received custody of the couple’s only child, Theresa. James was awarded visitation, but following Margaret’s allegations that James sexually *217abused Theresa, the court restricted James to supervised visitation.

During August 1989, James’ parents, Pat and Caroline, filed a…