In re the Dependency of H.S.

¶1 C.S. appealed the juvenile court’s order finding his daughter, H.S., dependent under RCW 13.34-.030(6)(b) and (c). H.S. turned 18 during this appeal and requested dismissal, mooting all but one of C.S.’s concerns: the collateral estoppel consequences of the court’s abuse or neglect finding under RCW 13.34.030(6)(b). C.S. contends, and we agree, the juvenile court erred by abusing its discretion in applying the wrong legal standard when making its abuse or neglect finding. But because the facts warrant a possible finding of abuse under the correct legal standard, we remand without…