In re V.P. CA4/1
This is the second appeal brought by L.L. and H.L. (Grandparents) involving the custody of their grandson, V.P., against V.P.’s father, S.P. (Father). After their petition to terminate Father’s parental rights for having abandoned V.P. was unsuccessful, Grandparents sought legal and physical custody of V.P. as his presumed parents. The trial court held a hearing regarding Grandparents’ custody and parentage claims and awarded Father sole custody. Grandparents then filed several ex parte motions, a motion for reconsideration, and a motion for a new trial, which were denied.
Grandparents appeal. They contend the trial court violated their right to due process by refusing to hold an evidentiary hearing on their custody and parentage claims. We conclude Grandparents have not shown a due process violation because they lack standing as nonparents to initiate this action seeking custody of their grandson. We therefore affirm.
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