Julie I. Husby and Gregory L. Husby v. Jennifer M. Monegan and Scout A. Monegan

Summary

The court held that motions to modify existing grandparent-visitation orders are governed by AS 25.20.110(a), requiring a substantial change in circumstances and that modification serve the child's best interests. It also held that the parental-preference rule does not apply in a later modification proceeding when it protected the parents in the initial proceeding establishing grandparent visitation. The court vacated both superior court orders and remanded because the court resolved disputed factual allegations without first holding an evidentiary hearing.