Grandparent rights?

I am assuming that the maternal grandparents have filed some sort of non-parental action asking the court to grant them custody of the child. If so, you will need to either file a cross-petition asking for the same otherwise your voice will not be heard.

This question is legally very complicated. Washington does have a non-parental custody act. Under this act, a grandparent may gain custody over a grandchild if s/he can show: 1) child living with parent will cause child actual detriment to his health and well being or 2) parent is unfit.

As the other attorney said, if you don't get in on the action, you won't be heard. You really need to hire an attorney. These are difficult cases. I have done several of them.

I have been told grandparents have no rights in WA State. But...they sure can make life difficult. They can apply for "third party" rights. If they have money, they will win.