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In his petition to the court, Thomas stated that visitation was what was best for his baby sister because, \u201cI love her and she knows happiness when she sees me.\u201d The trial court denied Thomas\u2019 petition so Advokids helped file an appeal and Thomas won! The Court of Appeal decision stated that the county child welfare agency had \u201cacted in excess of its authority\u201d when it suspended visitation. Thomas and his baby sister are now a part of each other\u2019s lives again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tanya called Advokids, concerned about her 9-year-old grandson Thomas. 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