# California court allows grandfather five-minute monthly calls, rejects mother's $17,193 fee bid

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- Published: 2026-11-05T19:28:00+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/california-grandfather-cared-for-his-granddaughter-nearly-two-years-then-sought-visits-after-her-mother-regained-custody-court-allowed-a-five-minute-monthly-call-and-appeal-upheld-denial-of-17193-in-legal-fees/articleshow/135530132.cms
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/california-court-allows-grandfather-five-minute-monthly-calls-rejects--1de151/

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 i

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