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WA Rev Code § 26.09.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.020 - Petition—Dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or for a declaration concerning validity of marriage or domestic partnership—Contents—Parties—Certificate.

RCW 26.09.020 Petition—Dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or for a declaration concerning validity of marriage or domestic partnership—Contents—Parties—Certificate.(1) A petition in a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or for a declaration concerning the validity of a marriage or domestic partnership shall allege:(a) The last known state of residence of each party, and if a party's last known state of residence is Washington, the last known county of residence;(b) The date and place of the marriage or, for domestic partnerships, the date of registration, and place of residence when the domestic partnership was registered;(c) If the parties are separated the date on which the separation occurred;(d) The names and ages of any child dependent upon either or both spouses or either or both domestic partners and whether the wife or domestic partner is pregnant;(e) Any arrangements as to the residential schedule of, decision making for, dispute resolution for, and support of the children and the maintenance of a spouse or domestic partner;(f) A statement specifying whether there is community or separate property owned by the parties to be disposed of;(g) If the county has established a program under RCW 26.12.260, a statement affirming that the moving party met and conferred with the program prior to filing the petition;(h) The relief sought.(2) Either or both parties to the marriage or to the domestic partnership may initiate the proceeding.(3) The petitioner shall complete and file with the petition a certificate under RCW 43.70.150 on the form provided by the department of health and the confidential information form under RCW 26.23.050.(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or prohibit the ability of parties to obtain appropriate emergency orders.[ 2008 c 6 § 1005; 2007 c 496 § 203; 2001 c 42 § 1; 1997 c 58 § 945. Prior: 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 204; 1989 c 375 § 3; 1983 1st ex.s. c 45 § 2; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 23 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 2.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.Part headings not law—2007 c 496: See note following RCW 26.09.002.Effective date—2001 c 42: "This act takes effect October 1, 2001." [ 2001 c 42 § 7.]Severability—2001 c 42: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 2001 c 42 § 8.]Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.080 - Disposition of property and liabilities—Factors.

RCW 26.09.080 Disposition of property and liabilities—Factors.In a proceeding for dissolution of the marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, declaration of invalidity, or in a proceeding for disposition of property following dissolution of the marriage or the domestic partnership by a court which lacked personal jurisdiction over the absent spouse or absent domestic partner or lacked jurisdiction to dispose of the property, the court shall, without regard to misconduct, make such disposition of the property and the liabilities of the parties, either community or separate, as shall appear just and equitable after considering all relevant factors including, but not limited to:(1) The nature and extent of the community property;(2) The nature and extent of the separate property;(3) The duration of the marriage or domestic partnership; and(4) The economic circumstances of each spouse or domestic partner at the time the division of property is to become effective, including the desirability of awarding the family home or the right to live therein for reasonable periods to a spouse or domestic partner with whom the children reside the majority of the time.[ 2008 c 6 § 1011; 1989 c 375 § 5; 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 8.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.090 - Maintenance orders for either spouse or either domestic partner—Factors.

RCW 26.09.090 Maintenance orders for either spouse or either domestic partner—Factors.(1) In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, declaration of invalidity, or in a proceeding for maintenance following dissolution of the marriage or domestic partnership by a court which lacked personal jurisdiction over the absent spouse or absent domestic partner, the court may grant a maintenance order for either spouse or either domestic partner. The maintenance order shall be in such amounts and for such periods of time as the court deems just, without regard to misconduct, after considering all relevant factors including but not limited to:(a) The financial resources of the party seeking maintenance, including separate or community property apportioned to him or her, and his or her ability to meet his or her needs independently, including the extent to which a provision for support of a child living with the party includes a sum for that party;(b) The time necessary to acquire sufficient education or training to enable the party seeking maintenance to find employment appropriate to his or her skill, interests, style of life, and other attendant circumstances;(c) The standard of living established during the marriage or domestic partnership;(d) The duration of the marriage or domestic partnership;(e) The age, physical and emotional condition, and financial obligations of the spouse or domestic partner seeking maintenance; and(f) The ability of the spouse or domestic partner from whom maintenance is sought to meet his or her needs and financial obligations while meeting those of the spouse or domestic partner seeking maintenance.[ 2008 c 6 § 1012; 1989 c 375 § 6; 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 9.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.110 - Minor or dependent child—Court appointed attorney to represent—Payment of costs, fees, and disbursements.

RCW 26.09.110 Minor or dependent child—Court appointed attorney to represent—Payment of costs, fees, and disbursements.The court may appoint an attorney to represent the interests of a minor or dependent child with respect to provision for the parenting plan in an action for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or declaration concerning the validity of a marriage or domestic partnership. The court shall enter an order for costs, fees, and disbursements in favor of the child's attorney. The order shall be made against either or both parents, except that, if both parties are indigent, the costs, fees, and disbursements shall be borne by the county.[ 2008 c 6 § 1014; 1987 c 460 § 11; 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 11.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.Process—Domestic relations actions: Rules of court: CR 4.1.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.120 - Support or maintenance payments—To whom paid.

RCW 26.09.120 Support or maintenance payments—To whom paid.(1) The court shall order support payments, including maintenance if child support is ordered, to be made to the Washington state support registry, or the person entitled to receive the payments under an order approved by the court as provided in RCW 26.23.050.(2) Maintenance payments, when ordered in an action where there is no dependent child, may be ordered to be paid to the person entitled to receive the payments, or the clerk of the court as trustee for remittance to the persons entitled to receive the payments.(3) If support or maintenance payments are made to the clerk of court, the clerk:(a) Shall maintain records listing the amount of payments, the date when payments are required to be made, and the names and addresses of the parties affected by the order;(b) May by local court rule accept only certified funds or cash as payment; and(c) Shall accept only certified funds or cash for five years in all cases after one check has been returned for nonsufficient funds or account closure.(4) The parties affected by the order shall inform the registry through which the payments are ordered to be paid of any change of address or of other conditions that may affect the administration of the order.[ 2008 c 6 § 1015; 1994 c 230 § 2; 1989 c 360 § 11. Prior: 1987 c 435 § 15; 1987 c 363 § 5; 1983 1st ex.s. c 45 § 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 12.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.Effective date—1987 c 435: See RCW 26.23.900.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.135 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.135 - Order or decree for child support—Compliance with RCW 26.23.050.

RCW 26.09.135 Order or decree for child support—Compliance with RCW 26.23.050.Every court order or decree establishing a child support obligation shall be entered in compliance with the provisions of RCW 26.23.050.[ 1987 c 435 § 16; 1986 c 138 § 1; 1984 c 260 § 21.]NOTES:Effective date—1987 c 435: See RCW 26.23.900.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.140 - Payment of costs, attorneys' fees, etc.

RCW 26.09.140 Payment of costs, attorneys' fees, etc.The court from time to time after considering the financial resources of both parties may order a party to pay a reasonable amount for the cost to the other party of maintaining or defending any proceeding under this chapter and for reasonable attorneys' fees or other professional fees in connection therewith, including sums for legal services rendered and costs incurred prior to the commencement of the proceeding or enforcement or modification proceedings after entry of judgment.Upon any appeal, the appellate court may, in its discretion, order a party to pay for the cost to the other party of maintaining the appeal and attorneys' fees in addition to statutory costs.The court may order that the attorneys' fees be paid directly to the attorney who may enforce the order in his or her name.[ 2011 c 336 § 690; 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 26.09.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.150 - Decree of dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity—Finality—Appeal—Conversion of decree of legal separation to decree of dissolution—Name of party.

RCW 26.09.150 Decree of dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity—Finality—Appeal—Conversion of decree of legal separation to decree of dissolution—Name of party.(1) A decree of dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity is final when entered, subject to the right of appeal. An appeal which does not challenge the finding that the marriage or domestic partnership is irretrievably broken or was invalid, does not delay the finality of the dissolution or declaration of invalidity and either party may remarry or enter into a domestic partnership pending such an appeal.(2)(a) No earlier than six months after entry of a decree of legal separation, on motion of either party, the court shall convert the decree of legal separation to a decree of dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership. The clerk of court shall complete the certificate on the form provided by the department of health. On or before the tenth day of each month, the clerk of the court shall forward to the state registrar of vital statistics the certificate of each decree of divorce, dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, annulment, or separate maintenance granted during the preceding month.(b) Once a month, the state registrar of vital statistics shall prepare a list of persons for whom a certificate of dissolution of domestic partnership was transmitted to the registrar and was not included in a previous list, and shall supply the list to the secretary of state.(3) Upon request of a party whose marriage or domestic partnership is dissolved or declared invalid, the court shall order a former name restored or the court may, in its discretion, order a change to another name.[ 2019 c 148 § 33; 2008 c 6 § 1016. Prior: 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 205; 1989 c 375 § 30; 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 15.]NOTES:Effective date—Rule-making authority—2019 c 148: See RCW 70.58A.901 and 70.58A.902.Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.Effect of entry of a decree of dissolution of marriage or a declaration of invalidity or certification of termination of a state registered domestic partnership on nonprobate assets: RCW 11.07.010.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.165 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.165 - Court orders—Required language.

RCW 26.09.165 Court orders—Required language.All court orders containing parenting plan provisions or orders of contempt, entered pursuant to RCW 26.09.160, shall include the following language:WARNING: VIOLATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDER WITH ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS TERMS IS PUNISHABLE BY CONTEMPT OF COURT, AND MAY BE A CRIMINAL OFFENSE UNDER RCW 9A.40.060(2) or 9A.40.070(2). VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER MAY SUBJECT A VIOLATOR TO ARREST.[ 1994 c 162 § 2; 1989 c 318 § 4.]NOTES:Severability—1989 c 318: See note following RCW 26.09.160.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.181 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.181 - Procedure for determining permanent parenting plan.

RCW 26.09.181 Procedure for determining permanent parenting plan.(1) SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED PLANS. (a) In any proceeding under this chapter, except a modification, each party shall file and serve a proposed permanent parenting plan on or before the earliest date of:(i) Thirty days after filing and service by either party of a notice for trial; or(ii) One hundred eighty days after commencement of the action which one hundred eighty day period may be extended by stipulation of the parties.(b) In proceedings for a modification of custody or a parenting plan, a proposed parenting plan shall be filed and served with the motion for modification and with the response to the motion for modification.(c) No proposed permanent parenting plan shall be required after filing of an agreed permanent parenting plan, after entry of a final decree, or after dismissal of the cause of action.(d) A party who files a proposed parenting plan in compliance with this section may move the court for an order of default adopting that party's parenting plan if the other party has failed to file a proposed parenting plan as required in this section.(2) AMENDING PROPOSED PARENTING PLANS. Either party may file and serve an amended proposed permanent parenting plan according to the rules for amending pleadings.(3) GOOD FAITH PROPOSAL. The parent submitting a proposed parenting plan shall attach a verified statement that the plan is proposed by that parent in good faith.(4) AGREED PERMANENT PARENTING PLANS. The parents may make an agreed permanent parenting plan.(5) MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. Where mandatory settlement conferences are provided under court rule, the parents shall attend a mandatory settlement conference. The mandatory settlement conference shall be presided over by a judge or a court commissioner, who shall apply the criteria in RCW 26.09.187 and 26.09.191. The parents shall in good faith review the proposed terms of the parenting plans and any other issues relevant to the cause of action with the presiding judge or court commissioner. Facts and legal issues that are not then in dispute shall be entered as stipulations for purposes of final hearing or trial in the matter.(6) TRIAL SETTING. Trial dates for actions involving minor children brought under this chapter shall receive priority.(7) ENTRY OF FINAL ORDER. The final order or decree shall be entered not sooner than ninety days after filing and service.This subsection does not apply to decrees of legal separation.[ 1989 2nd ex.s. c 2 § 1; 1989 c 375 § 8; 1987 c 460 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 26.09.182 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.182 - Permanent parenting plan—Determination of relevant information.

RCW 26.09.182 Permanent parenting plan—Determination of relevant information.Before entering a permanent parenting plan, the court shall determine the existence of any information and proceedings relevant to the placement of the child that are available in the judicial information system and databases.[ 2007 c 496 § 304.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2007 c 496: See note following RCW 26.09.002.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.194 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.194 - Proposed temporary parenting plan—Temporary order—Amendment—Vacation of order.

RCW 26.09.194 Proposed temporary parenting plan—Temporary order—Amendment—Vacation of order.(1) A parent seeking a temporary order relating to parenting shall file and serve a proposed temporary parenting plan by motion. The other parent, if contesting the proposed temporary parenting plan, shall file and serve a responsive proposed parenting plan. Either parent may move to have a proposed temporary parenting plan entered as part of a temporary order. The parents may enter an agreed temporary parenting plan at any time as part of a temporary order. The proposed temporary parenting plan may be supported by relevant evidence and shall be accompanied by an affidavit or declaration which shall state at a minimum the following:(a) The name, address, and length of residence with the person or persons with whom the child has lived for the preceding twelve months;(b) The performance by each parent during the last twelve months of the parenting functions relating to the daily needs of the child;(c) The parents' work and child-care schedules for the preceding twelve months;(d) The parents' current work and child-care schedules; and(e) Any of the circumstances set forth in RCW 26.09.191 that are likely to pose a serious risk to the child and that warrant limitation on the award to a parent of temporary residence or time with the child pending entry of a permanent parenting plan.(2) At the hearing, the court shall enter a temporary parenting order incorporating a temporary parenting plan which includes:(a) A schedule for the child's time with each parent when appropriate;(b) Designation of a temporary residence for the child;(c) Allocation of decision-making authority, if any. Absent allocation of decision-making authority consistent with RCW 26.09.187(2), neither party shall make any decision for the child other than those relating to day-to-day or emergency care of the child, which shall be made by the party who is present with the child;(d) Provisions for temporary support for the child; and(e) Restraining orders, if applicable, under RCW 26.09.060.(3) A parent may make a motion for an order to show cause and the court may enter a temporary order, including a temporary parenting plan, upon a showing of necessity.(4) A parent may move for amendment of a temporary parenting plan, and the court may order amendment to the temporary parenting plan, if the amendment conforms to the limitations of RCW 26.09.191 and is in the best interest of the child.(5) If a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or dissolution of domestic partnership, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity is dismissed, any temporary order or temporary parenting plan is vacated.[ 2008 c 6 § 1045; 1987 c 460 § 13.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.197 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.197 - Issuance of temporary parenting plan—Criteria.

RCW 26.09.197 Issuance of temporary parenting plan—Criteria.After considering the affidavit required by RCW 26.09.194(1) and other relevant evidence presented, the court shall make a temporary parenting plan that is in the best interest of the child. In making this determination, the court shall give particular consideration to:(1) The relative strength, nature, and stability of the child's relationship with each parent; and(2) Which parenting arrangements will cause the least disruption to the child's emotional stability while the action is pending.The court shall also consider the factors used to determine residential provisions in the permanent parenting plan.[ 2007 c 496 § 604; 1987 c 460 § 14.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2007 c 496: See note following RCW 26.09.002.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.210 - Parenting plans—Interview with child by court—Advice of professional personnel.

RCW 26.09.210 Parenting plans—Interview with child by court—Advice of professional personnel.The court may interview the child in chambers to ascertain the child's wishes as to the child's residential schedule in a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity. The court may permit counsel to be present at the interview. The court shall cause a record of the interview to be made and to be made part of the record in the case.The court may seek the advice of professional personnel whether or not they are employed on a regular basis by the court. The advice given shall be in writing and shall be made available by the court to counsel upon request. Counsel may call for cross-examination any professional personnel consulted by the court.[ 2008 c 6 § 1018; 1987 c 460 § 15; 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 21.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.