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Motion to Compel, Consolidate, or Terminate Arbitration

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2024

This form is used to ask the court to make a decision about arbitration in a family law case. It allows a person to ask the court to force participation in arbitration, combine multiple arbitrations, or end arbitration altogether.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when parties in a family law dispute need to address whether or how arbitration should be used to resolve their issues.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The person filing the motion fills out the form, and they must sign a declaration stating the facts are true.
What must I do after filing this form?
The person filing must schedule a hearing for the motion. They must also serve copies of the papers on all other parties.
If I disagree with this motion, what should I do?
The person receiving the motion can file a statement explaining why the court should not approve the requests made in the motion.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2024.

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