CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Custody and Visitation
......Nonparents-Custody Award
.........Grandparent
5 Cards On This Topic:

FC 3104 reflects a legitimate state interest in preserving already existing grandparent-grandchild relationship that is threatened but in the best interest of the grandchild to safeguard.

Trial ct. did not violate F's substantive DP rights by safeguarding C's relationship and visitation with her grandparents during a time when her parents separated and ended their marriage.

Death of party terminates marriage, renders dissolution action final and nonmodifiable, thereby preventing custody litigation by other relatives.

Award of custody to grandparent after long-term, nonjudicial placement with grandparent sustained.

Grandparents awarded custody after long-term relationship with children.