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Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Uncontested

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County] Case No. [2. Case Number] [3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent. Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner is a resident of the State of Washington and this Petition is filed in the county in which the Petitioner resides, in accordance with RCW 26.09.020. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, in accordance with RCW 26.09.030. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [8. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties have agreed that spousal maintenance shall be as follows: [9. Spousal Maintenance Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Decree of Dissolution dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) approve the parties' agreement regarding property, debts, and spousal maintenance; (c) restore Petitioner's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and (d) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Contested

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County] Case No. [2. Case Number] [3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent. Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner is a resident of the State of Washington and this Petition is filed in the county in which the Petitioner resides, in accordance with RCW 26.09.020. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, in accordance with RCW 26.09.030. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Petitioner requests that this Court divide the parties' property and debts in a manner that is just and equitable, in accordance with RCW 26.09.080. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [8. Property and Debt Description]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties are unable to agree on spousal maintenance. Petitioner requests that the Court award spousal maintenance in an amount and for a duration that is just and equitable, considering the factors set forth in RCW 26.09.090. Relevant facts include: [9. Spousal Maintenance Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Decree of Dissolution dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) divide the parties' property and debts in a manner that is just and equitable; (c) award spousal maintenance as the Court deems just and equitable; (d) restore Petitioner's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and (e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Uncontested with Children

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County] Case No. [2. Case Number] [3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent. Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner is a resident of the State of Washington and this Petition is filed in the county in which the Petitioner resides, in accordance with RCW 26.09.020. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, in accordance with RCW 26.09.030. The marriage should be dissolved.

Parenting Plan

The parties have reached a full agreement regarding the residential schedule and decision-making authority for the minor child(ren), in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under RCW 26.09.187. The agreed parenting plan is as follows: [10. Parenting Plan Terms]

Child Support

The parties have reached an agreement on child support consistent with the Washington State Child Support Schedule (RCW 26.19.011). The agreed monthly child support amount is [11. Child Support Amount], payable by [12. Paying Parent] to [13. Receiving Parent]. Additional terms: [14. Child Support Additional Terms]

Medical and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be shared as follows: [15. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [16. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties have agreed that spousal maintenance shall be as follows: [17. Spousal Maintenance Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Decree of Dissolution dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) approve the parties' parenting plan regarding the minor child(ren); (c) order child support in accordance with the parties' agreement and the Washington State Child Support Schedule; (d) approve the parties' property and debt division; (e) restore Petitioner's former name of [18. Former Name], if requested; and (f) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [19. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [20. Execution Date] day of [21. Execution Month, Year], at [22. City and State of Execution].

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Contested with Children

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County] Case No. [2. Case Number] [3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent. Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner is a resident of the State of Washington and this Petition is filed in the county in which the Petitioner resides, in accordance with RCW 26.09.020. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, in accordance with RCW 26.09.030. The marriage should be dissolved.

Parenting Plan

The parties are unable to agree on the residential schedule and decision-making authority for the minor child(ren). Petitioner requests that the Court establish a parenting plan in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under RCW 26.09.187. Relevant facts include: [10. Parenting Dispute Facts]

Child Support

The parties are unable to agree on child support. Petitioner requests that the Court order child support in accordance with the Washington State Child Support Schedule (RCW 26.19.011). Relevant facts include: [11. Child Support Facts]

Medical, Dental, and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be allocated as follows, or as the Court determines equitable: [12. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Petitioner requests that the Court divide the parties' property and debts in a manner that is just and equitable, in accordance with RCW 26.09.080. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [13. Property and Debt Description]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties are unable to agree on spousal maintenance. Petitioner requests that the Court award spousal maintenance as the Court deems just and equitable under RCW 26.09.090. Relevant facts include: [14. Spousal Maintenance Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Decree of Dissolution dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) establish a parenting plan in the best interests of the minor child(ren); (c) order child support in accordance with the Washington State Child Support Schedule; (d) divide the parties' property and debts in a manner that is just and equitable; (e) award spousal maintenance as the Court deems just and equitable; (f) restore Petitioner's former name of [15. Former Name], if requested; and (g) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [16. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [17. Execution Date] day of [18. Execution Month, Year], at [19. City and State of Execution].