Thirty-five opposers of the government were appointed, Republicans, Orleanists, Legitimists or Catholics.

Opposers contend that when a court of law is permitted to order noncustodial visitation with regard to grandparents, the state is interfering with the parents' rights to make decisions concerning the raising of their children.

Additionally, opposers stress that parents should be allowed to restrict access by grandparents with a history of abusing their own children.