1. Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
   • Initiates the divorce process in the Superior Court.
   • Must include basic information about the marriage, children, and the requested relief (property division, parenting arrangements, etc.).
2. Acceptance of Service / Acknowledgment of Service
   • Used if your spouse agrees to receive the divorce papers and confirms they were served.
   
3. Financial Declaration
   • Washington requires detailed financial disclosures (income, expenses, assets, debts) to calculate child support and determine spousal maintenance, if applicable.
   
4. UCCJEA (Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act) Addendum
   • Outlines the children’s residences over the past five years, confirming Washington’s jurisdiction for custody decisions.
   
5. Confidential Information Form / Notice of Social Security Number
   • Helps protect sensitive personal data (e.g., Social Security numbers) from public access.
   • Many counties require additional confidential forms to comply with privacy rules.
   
6. Parenting Plan & Child Support Worksheets
   • The Parenting Plan details residential schedules, decision-making responsibilities (education, healthcare, etc.), and dispute resolution methods.
   • The Child Support Worksheets calculate support obligations under Washington’s child support guidelines (RCW 26.19).
7. County-Specific Cover Sheets and Related Court Forms
   • Depending on the county, you may need additional documents (e.g., local cover sheets, case assignment forms, standing orders).
   
8. Standing (or Local) Order
   • Some Washington counties issue an automatic standing order regarding behavior and finances once a divorce petition is filed. It may limit major financial transactions and set expectations for parents.
   
9. Final Decree of Dissolution
   • The court’s official order ending the marriage. Incorporates or references the agreed Parenting Plan, child support arrangements, and property/debt divisions.
   
10. Joinder / Response / Waiver of Appearance
    • In uncontested cases, your spouse can sign a Joinder or Response indicating no objection to the dissolution terms.
    • Some counties allow a Waiver of Appearance if both parties agree and meet certain criteria.
    
11. Final Hearing or Presentation of Final Orders
    • In some counties, you may not need a court hearing if it’s uncontested and all paperwork is correct.
    • Others require a short hearing or presentation date to finalize the divorce.
    

Additional Documents You May Need

• QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order)
• Necessary for dividing certain retirement accounts (e.g., 401(k), pension).
• Ensures compliance with federal/state regulations and protects tax benefits.
• Quit Claim Deed
• If one spouse is awarded real property (e.g., house, land), this deed transfers ownership from the other spouse, clarifying post-divorce title.

Tailoring Documents to Your Case

A number of factors determine which forms and clauses are required: