Marriage Walker & Wysocki CA4/2
The maternal grandparents of BW (Grandparents) appeal from a 2015 postjudgment order (2015 Order). The order denied their request for modification of a 2012 judgment (2012 Judgment) awarding joint legal and physical custody of BW to BW’s natural parents. Grandparents argue that the trial court erred in not transferring custody from BW’s parents to Grandparents, or to Grandparents and Mother jointly. BW had lived in Grandparents’ home since her birth in 2006 and Grandparents had been a stabilizing force in parenting BW throughout her life. The trial court concluded there had not been a significant change in circumstances to warrant modifying the custodial status as regards Grandparents. Grandparents also contend the trial court erred in diminishing their rights provided in the 2012 Judgment, rather than maintaining the status quo.
We reject Grandparents’ contentions and affirm the 2015 Order.
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