Willette v. Bannister

Judgment was entered by the Circuit Court of Talladega County awarding custody of a minor child to its maternal grandmother and the natural mother appeals.

The sole issue presented for review is whether or not a natural parent may forfeit her (his) prima facie right to custody of a child by voluntarily (or otherwise) relinquishing custody of the child to another party.

The record reveals the following facts. Appellant, Carol Willette, was married to Frederick Willette. Their marriage produced two children: David Willette (age six) and Michael Willette (age five).

In April of 1971 appellee, Lena…