Alternative Dispute Resolution in Washington
This page covers alternative dispute resolution as it applies in Washington — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what alternative dispute resolution protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern alternative dispute resolution in Washington
Washington state law
- DOMESTIC RELATIONS › DISSOLUTION PROCEEDINGS—LEGAL SEPARATIONWA 26 § 26.09.187
Cited in 62 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- AERONAUTICS › MUNICIPAL AIRPORTS—1945 ACTWA 14 § 14.08.120
Cited in 15 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- DOMESTIC RELATIONS › DISSOLUTION PROCEEDINGS—LEGAL SEPARATIONWA 26 § 26.09.015
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS › REGULATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS—UNIFORM DISCIPLINARY ACTWA 18 § 18.130.098
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- PROBATE AND TRUST LAW › TRUST AND ESTATE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONWA 11 § 11.96A.050
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS AND ACTIONS › CONFIDENTIALITY OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTION COMPLIANCE REVIEW INFORMATIONWA 7 § 7.88.010
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 9 — Arbitration
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Federal Arbitration Act
Federal statute providing for judicial facilitation of private dispute resolution through arbitration. Codified at 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for alternative dispute resolution in Washington.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.