Legal Opinion
Grieco v. Wilson
Washington Supreme Court
Decided February 25, 2010No. 81945-9PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJ.M. Johnson, J.
¶1 Vito and Yasuko Grieco brought a nonparental custody action for permanent custody of their two grandsons, E.A.T.W. and E.Y.W., under chapter 26.10 RCW. The superior court found adequate cause to proceed to a hearing on the Griecos’ petition based solely on the boys being in the Griecos’ custody for several years. Sachi Wilson, the boys’ father, argues RCW 26.10.032 also requires the Griecos to set forth facts establishing cause for an order on the merits before any hearing may occur.
¶2 We hold that RCW 26.10.032 requires a superior court judge to deny a hearing on a motion for a third…
2Cases cited31 opinions
- Troxel v. GranvilleSupreme Court of the United States · 2000
- Wisconsin v. YoderSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
- Meyer v. NebraskaSupreme Court of the United States · 1923
- Pierce v. Society of SistersSupreme Court of the United States · 1925
- Washington v. GlucksbergSupreme Court of the United States · 1997
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3Cited by29 opinions
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