Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Re: Grandparents visitation in lieu of parent

I doubt if there would be a finding of contempt because the parenting plan says nothing about the grandparents. WA law clearly states that grandparents have no rights to visitation against a parent's wishes. However, since your ex does want his parents to visit, that rule would not apply. I don't know what the court would do if he requested his parents be able to take his visitation time. If you have good reasons to not let the children visit relating to the welfare of the children, your case would be stronger.

Also read the dispute resolution portion of the parenting plan. It may require mediation first before going to court. If so write the attorney that your ex must first try mediation (or whatever dispute resolution is called for in the plan.)