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MATTER OF GUARDIANSHIP OF NELSON

Civ. No. 930316.

519 N.W.2d 15 (1994)

In the Matter of the GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP OF Nichole M. NELSON and Mirranda L. Nelson, Minors. Dannielle SEIGNEUR, Petitioner and Appellant, v. Connie OLSON, Respondent and Appellee.

Supreme Court of North Dakota.

June 28, 1994.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ottmar & Ottmar, Jamestown, for petitioner and appellant; argued by Joanne H. Ottmar.

Gilje & Dalsted, Jamestown, for respondent and appellee; argued by Kenneth L. Dalsted.

MESCHKE, Justice.

We consider whether exceptional circumstances require continuation of custody of children with a stepmother-figure, by appointing her guardian when both natural parents are gone. Dannielle Seigneur, the stepmother-figure, appeals an order appointing an aunt, Connie Olson, guardian with custody of Nichole and Mirranda Nelson. We reverse and remand for entry of an order appointing Seigneur guardian with custody and scheduling visitation with Olson...

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