In re the Dependency of A.P.

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INTRODUCTION AND RULING

¶2 The State of Washington, through the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), filed a petition alleging that the child A.R was a dependent of the State. DSHS asserted that A.P. was abused or neglected, as defined by *873the dependency statutes, and had no parent capable of caring for her. A.P.’s mother, B.P, successfully opposed the dependency and retained custody of her daughter. Upon a ruling in her favor from the superior court, B.P. sought an award of reasonable attorney fees and costs, under RCW 4.84.350, Washington’s equal access to justice act (WEAJA).…