Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Re: grandparents custody

It is unclear whether this is a WA case or a CA case. Where do the children live, if in WA then the action is to file a Non-Parental Custody action. As to what the chances are, I don't know based on the facts provided, but the state of WA does try to get biological families back together. History can be yesterday or it could be many years ago or somewhere in between. The longer ago it is the less significant it will be. History can be one documented crime or many, how many and how serious will make a difference. The fact that the child has lived with the grandparents for over 10 years is significant, but they should not wait to see what happens; default, without some form of state intervention, is the child goes to the biological parent(s).