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Grandparent Visitation Upheld Over Custodial Caregiver
Trial court’s order granting visitation rights to the child’s paternal grandparents is affirmed as in the child’s best interests over the objection of the maternal grandmother who has custody. Tortorice et al. v. Vanartsdalen, 422 N.J. Super. 242 (App. Div. 2011); New Jersey App. Div., September 30, 2011
Grandparent Visitation Rights
The denial of grandparent visitation under New Jersey law [N.J.S.A. 9:2-71] was erroneous. The case is reversed and remanded. J.M.S. et al. v. J.W. et al., 420 N.J. Super. 222 (App. Div. 2011)
Parent’s Decision Making Trumps Grandparents Visitation Rights
Under the New Jersey Grandparent Visitation Statute (N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1), the parents’ decision making rights can trump the grandparents’ visitation privileges. Levine v. Levine and Levine, New Jersey App. Div., February 23, 2011
Maternal Grandparent’s Visitation
The Appellate Division affirmed the trial court’s determination to permit the maternal grandparent to have visitation with her grandchild over the objection of the child’s natural father.
