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RCW 26.14.020
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(1) This chapter governs arbitration of a family law dispute. (2) This chapter does not authorize an arbitrator to make an award that: (a) Grants a legal separation or dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, or annulment; (b) Terminates parental rights; (c) Grants an adoption or a guardianship of a child or incapacitated individual; or (d) Determines the status of dependency. (3) This chapter does not apply to: (a) Any arbitration governed by chapter 7.06 RCW; (b) Proceedings under Title 13 RCW; (c) Jurisdictional determinations under chapter 26.27 RCW; (d) Proceedings under RCW 26.26A.465 ; (e) Writs of habeas corpus; (f) Disputes as to personal or subject matter jurisdiction; (g) Determination of venue; (h) Issuance, modification, or termination of protection orders under chapter 7.105 RCW; and (i) Delegation of the court's authority to permanently modify a parenting plan based on a finding of substantial change in circumstances. (1) This chapter governs arbitration of a family law dispute. (2) This chapter does not authorize an arbitrator to make an award that: (a) Grants a legal separation or dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, or annulment; (b) Terminates parental rights; (c) Grants an adoption or a guardianship of a child or incapacitated individual; or (d) Determines the status of dependency. (3) This chapter does not apply to: (a) Any arbitration governed by chapter 7.06 RCW; (b) Proceedings under Title 13 RCW; (c) Jurisdictional determinations under chapter 26.27 RCW; (d) Proceedings under RCW 26.26A.465 ; (e) Writs of habeas corpus; (f) Disputes as to personal or subject matter jurisdiction; (g) Determination of venue; (h) Issuance, modification, or termination of protection orders under chapter 7.105 RCW; and (i) Delegation of the court's authority to permanently modify a parenting plan based on a finding of substantial change in circumstances.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.14&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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