Yes, it's an immediate obstacle. You are correct. I'm not going to be able to reach him on this, though. They both are thinking it's fine to continue like they are, and OWH is supporting them (essentially) by not demanding they break off the contact. I received no message back from them last night. I don't even know if OWH received my texts saying there should be no contact. Who knows. I'm on an island and the OWH is actually HELPING them out.
I will continue to state that I will not stand for contact, but doubt that it will help.