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. 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.