Eloise Anderson Case Study

The Anderson’s and Jeffers’s families are in a custody battle for seven-year-old Eloise Anderson. The Anderson and Jeffers are not fun of one another and have difficulties communicating with each other. Eloise has been in the custody of her grandparents Elliott and Carol Anderson since birth. Mrs. Carol Anderson, Eloise’s grandmother was killed a month ago, today, in car accident by a drunk driver. Eloise has remained in the custody of her grandfather, Mr. Anderson. Mrs. Rowena Jeffers, the paternal grandmother of Eloise now has worries that Mr. Anderson can properly raise Eloise by himself. Eloise’s mother Jennifer, died at the age 19 after giving birth to Eloise, caused by postpartum bleeding. Jennifer left her parents’ home at the age 18 to live with Mr. Reggie Jeffers, Eloise’s father. Reggie has been in and out of prison since Eloise birth, therefore, he has had little to no involvement in her life. The Anderson’s were not aware of Jennifer’s location or whom she was living with until 08/2008, the day they were contacted to learn she was in critical conditions in the emergency rooms. The Anderson’s had not seen Jennifer since she
Anderson is a white 59 year old white male. He and his wife Carol had been married since 1995. Mr. Anderson believes it would be best if his granddaughter Eloise continued living in his custody. He stated that his granddaughter has grown into a well-educated and healthy child under the care of him and his wife’s. He stated, that the tragic loss of his wife has and will not affect the well-being of Eloise. He explained that he is will to take parenting class to help become a better parent for her. Mr. Anderson is fully against Mrs. Jeffers proposal of have full custody of Eloise. When asked why, he stated that Mrs. Jeffers only wishes to have custody of Eloise for money and self-fulfillment. He stated that she already has a household with a number of people to care for. He believes it is an unhealthy living environment for