Grandfather denied $17,193 legal fees after fight for visits with granddaughter

Timothy S sought court-ordered visitation with his granddaughter after Sarah H regained custody of the children. He had raised the older child for nearly two years prior to this change in custody. The trial court allowed only a brief monthly telephone call while denying Sarah’s request for legal fees tied to the case. California’s Court of Appeal upheld this decision, affirming the lower court’s interpretation of the law.