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Motion to Restrict Abusive Litigation

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2026

This form is used to ask the court for an order that limits or stops another person from filing or continuing what the person believes is abusive legal actions. It asks the court to take action against the other party's litigation.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form can be used to ask for restrictions on abusive litigation when starting a new case, during an ongoing case, or within five years after an Order for Protection was issued.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
The person filing the motion is the one asking the court to restrict the other party's litigation.
What must I do if I file this motion?
The person filing must schedule a hearing for this motion. They may use the Notice of Hearing form FL All Family 185 unless local rules say otherwise.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2026.

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