Troxel v. Granville

Troxel v. Granville (2000) was a Supreme Court case about a grandmother who wanted visitation rights with her grandkids. The mother objected, and the state courts granted the grandmother limited visits, which the mother challenged. The Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution protects a parent's right to make decisions about their child's care and upbringing without unnecessary government interference. The Court emphasized that courts should not override parents’ decisions unless it's truly in the child's best interests and there is a significant reason. This case reinforced the fundamental right of parents to determine their children’s welfare.