Washington Divorce Forms & Papers

The spouse who files for dissolution of marriage must be a resident of Washington or a member of the Armed Forces stationed in Washington. The dissolution of marriage may be filed for in any county where either the petitioner or respondent resides. In addition, the court will not act on the petition until 90 days has elapsed from the filing and the service of summons on the respondent. [Revised Code of Washington Annotated; Title 26, Chapter 26.09. 010 and 26.09.030]. For more information on filing divorce see our page on how to file for divorce.

The only no-fault ground for divorce in Washington is: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. (Revised Code of Washington Annotated; Title 26, Chapter 26.09.030]. The spouses must file a Washington Department of Human Services Certificate with the petition. There are also THE COURT DOCUMENTS local court rules which apply to dissolution of marriage. These are found in Washington Local Court Rules, Rule 94.04. [Revised Code of Washington Annotated; Title 26, Chapters 26.09.080.]

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR WASHINGTON

1. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: IN THE COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF (the first blank line will be filled in with SUPERIOR COURT, or FAMILY COURT upon request).
2. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
3. Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
4. Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.
5. Use these exact words: DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.
6. Use the word "County" here.

For detailed divorce laws in Washington state, please see Washington Divorce Laws page.

Free Washington Divorce Forms for Download

• Instructions on how to fill Dissolution forms
• Civil Cover Sheet
• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
• Summons
• Return of Service
• Acceptance of Service
• Motion of Default
• Order of Default
• Notice for Dissolution Calendar
• Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
• Decree of Dissolution
• Motion / Declaration for Ex Parte Restraining Order / Order to Show Cause
• Ex Parte Restraining Order / Order to Show Cause
• Law Enforcement Information
• Temporary Order
• Declaration

• Instructions for completeing the forms - The Marital Settlement Agreement
• Glossary of terms you should be aware of while going through your divorce
• Review your State's Guidelines

• Declaration under the Child Custody Act
• Marriage settlement Agreement
• Verification required by both parties

• Documents for the Court

• Affidavit by a third party

• Financial Affidavit
• Notice of Hearing

• Answer and Affidavit in response

For detailed divorce laws in Washington state, please see Washington Divorce Laws page.

Divorce Papers