Matter of Guardianship of Aschenbrenner

Mary Aschenbrenner, natural mother of Ronald, Terri Lynn and Jason Jacob Aschenbrenner, appeals from the findings, conclusions and order of the District Court, Silver Bow County, granting letters of guardianship and custody of the three minor children to A.B. (Bud) and L.V. (Lillian) Aschenbrenner, the paternal grandparents.

The facts leading to this appeal are:

On December 27, 1976, Mary Aschenbrenner by the terms of divorce decree was awarded the care, custody, and control of her three minor children, at that time aged eight, four, and one and a half year old.

Following the divorce, the mother…