Docket No. 65605-3; 65699-1; 66207-0  Facts: In 1994 the Washington legislature passed §26.10.160(3), which permitted ‘…any person’ to petition a Superior Court for visitation rights and authorized superior courts to grant such rights whenever ‘…visitation…serve[s] the best interest of the child.’ Petitioners Gary and Jennifer Troxel petitioned the Superior Court for Skagit County for the right to visit their grandchildren, Isabelle and Natalie Troxel. Respondent Tommie Granville, Isabelle and Natalie’s mother, opposed the petition. Continue reading →