Washington Dissolution Forms — Complete Guide (2026)
Washington maintains a well-organized set of standardized dissolution forms — the DR (Dissolution/Divorce) series — available free at courts.wa.gov/forms. This guide explains every form you'll need.
Where to Get Washington Forms
Primary source: courts.wa.gov/forms — search "dissolution" to find all DR-series forms. They are updated regularly and available as fillable PDFs.
Also available: Washington LawHelp (washingtonlawhelp.org) — guided form completion for common situations.
Core Forms: No Children
Individual Petition
| Form | Number | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Petition for Dissolution of Marriage | DR 01.0300 | Initiating document — filed by Petitioner |
| Summons | DR 01.0200 | Notifies Respondent of the case |
| Proof of Service | DR 01.0250 | Documents how Respondent was served |
| Response to Petition | DR 01.0350 | Filed by Respondent (optional in agreed case) |
Joint Petition (Co-Petition)
| Form | Number | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Petition for Dissolution (Joint) | DR 01.0295 | Both spouses file together |
Agreement and Decree
| Form | Number | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Separation Contract | DR 04.0400 | The parties' full agreement on property, debts, maintenance |
| Decree of Dissolution | DR 04.0300 | The final court order — signed by the judge |
| Vital Statistics Form | Varies by county | Required in every Washington dissolution |
Core Forms: With Children (Add These)
| Form | Number | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Parenting Plan | DR 01.0400 | Residential schedule, decision-making, dispute resolution |
| Child Support Worksheets | WSCSS Worksheets | Child support calculation per WA Guidelines |
| Child Support Order | DR 01.0500 | Court order for child support amount |
| Order of Child Support | WPF series | Enforcement order |
Optional / Situation-Specific Forms
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Spousal Maintenance Order | If maintenance is awarded |
| Motion to Waive Fees (fee waiver) | If you cannot afford the filing fee |
| Declaration re: Invalidity | If marriage was legally void |
The Separation Contract (DR 04.0400)
The Separation Contract is the central agreement in a Washington dissolution. It must address:
- All community real estate (address, how title transfers, who gets what)
- All bank and investment accounts (account numbers, split percentages)
- All retirement accounts (plan name, account number, division method — QDRO or IRA transfer)
- All vehicles (description, loan balance, who keeps which)
- All community debts (who is responsible; indemnification if other spouse is affected)
- Spousal maintenance (specific monthly amount + duration, OR explicit mutual written waiver)
- Personal property (who keeps what — can be general or itemized)
Both spouses sign before a notary. The judge incorporates it into the Decree of Dissolution.
The Parenting Plan (DR 01.0400)
If minor children are involved, a detailed Parenting Plan is required. The plan must include:
- Residential schedule: Where children live each day of the week, school year vs. summer
- Holiday schedule: Named holidays with each parent for each year
- Decision-making: Which decisions require both parents; which are day-to-day decisions by the residential parent
- Dispute resolution: Process for resolving disagreements (mediation, arbitration, court)
- Relocation: Notice requirements if a parent plans to move
Washington's Parenting Plan form guides you through all of these sections.
Post-Dissolution: Deed Transfer
Real estate transfers are NOT handled by the Superior Court. After the Decree is signed:
- Prepare a new deed (Quit Claim Deed or Statutory Warranty Deed)
- The transferring spouse signs and notarizes the deed
- File and record the deed at the county Auditor's office (Washington counties use Auditors for land records)
- Confirm recording fees with your county Auditor (~$50–$150)
Last reviewed: March 2026 | Washington DR-series forms free at courts.wa.gov/forms
Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.