Katon v. Brandi M.
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Laurie Katon was involved in continuing litigation with her daughter and former son-in-law concerning their child, her granddaughter. In the instant case, Katon petitioned for visitation pursuant to the Grandparents Visitation Act. The district court dismissed the petition, concluding that because Katon had improperly withheld her granddaughter from the father, she could not establish standing. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying the petition because the urgent reasons that may justify grandparent visitation consistent with constitutional standards do not exist where a grandparent has improperly withheld a grandchild from his or her parents.
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