Daugherty v. Ritter

OPINION

KIRSCH, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Allen and Ruth Daugherty appeal from the trial court's denial of their petition for visitation with their granddaughter, Jessica. The Daughertys raise five issues which we consolidate and restate as follows: Did the trial court abuse its discretion when it denied the Daughertys' petition for visitation?

We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On March 8, 1987 Jessica was born out of wedlock to Deanna Ritter. Paternity for Jessica was never established. At the time of Jessica's birth, Deanna resided with her parents, the Daughertys.

After Jessica's birth,…