HB 1973 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Authorizes a grandparent to petition the superior court for visitation with a child if the parent of the child who is the son or daughter of the grandparent is deceased.  The petition must be filed in the county in which the child resides.

     Provides that the court shall order visitation between the grandparent and the child upon a finding supported by the evidence that the visitation is in the child's best interest.