The paternal grandparents sought court-ordered contact with their two grandchildren, E. (13.5) and L. (10), and reconciliation counseling.
The parents opposed the extent of contact and the counseling.
The court found a positive pre-existing relationship with E. was imperiled by both parties' actions, but the parents did not act arbitrarily in limiting contact with E. For L., no positive pre-existing relationship existed, but the parents' actions in limiting contact were deemed arbitrary.
The court ordered monthly contact for both children for a minimum of three hours, with additional contact options, and dismissed the request for reconciliation counseling, emphasizing that such orders are made sparingly and parental autonomy is key.
