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Motion for Dismissal

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective May 1, 2016

This form is a request to the court asking the judge to throw out a case. It asks the person filing it to explain why the case should be dismissed.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a person involved in a family law case wants the court to end the case. The form also directs the filer to use another form to get the judge's final order.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person making the motion fills out the form. If the other party agrees, they can also sign it. Great care must be taken to follow the instructions regarding the final order. Great care must be taken to follow the instructions regarding the final order.
What do I need to do after filing this?
The person making the motion must ask the court to sign the Order on Motion for Dismissal (FL All Family 164) either at a hearing or at ex parte.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect May 1, 2016.

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