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WA Rev Code § 26.04.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.04 - Marriage.|26.04.160 - Application for license—Contents—Oath.

RCW 26.04.160 Application for license—Contents—Oath.(1) Application for a marriage license must be made and filed with the appropriate county auditor upon blanks to be provided by the county auditor for that purpose, which application shall be under the oath of each of the applicants, and each application shall state the name, address at the time of execution of application, age, social security number, birthplace, whether single, widowed or divorced, and whether under control of a guardian, residence during the past six months: PROVIDED, That each county may require such other and further information on said application as it shall deem necessary.(2) The county legislative authority may impose an additional fee up to fifteen dollars on a marriage license for the purpose of funding family services such as family support centers.[ 1997 c 58 § 909; 1993 c 451 § 1; 1985 c 82 § 2; 1967 c 26 § 7; 1939 c 204 § 4; RRS § 8450-3.]NOTES: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—1967 c 26: See note following RCW 43.70.150.
WA Rev Code § 26.04.165 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.04 - Marriage.|26.04.165 - Additional marriage certificate form.

RCW 26.04.165 Additional marriage certificate form.In addition to the application provided for in RCW 26.04.160, the county auditor for the county wherein the license is issued shall submit to each applicant at the time for application for a license the Washington state department of health marriage certificate form provided by the state registrar of vital statistics to be completed by the applicants and returned to the county auditor for the files of the state registrar of vital statistics. After the execution of the application for, and the issuance of a license, no county shall require the persons authorized to solemnize marriages to obtain any further information from the persons to be married except the names and county of residence of the persons to be married.[ 2019 c 148 § 32; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 203; 1979 c 141 § 34; 1969 ex.s. c 279 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—Rule-making authority—2019 c 148: See RCW 70.58A.901 and 70.58A.902.Effective date—Severability—1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.
WA Rev Code § 26.04.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.04 - Marriage.|26.04.170 - Inspection of applications.

RCW 26.04.170 Inspection of applications.Any such application shall be open to public inspection as a part of the records of the office of such county auditor.[ 1985 c 82 § 3; 1939 c 204 § 5; RRS § 8450-4.]
WA Rev Code § 26.04.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.04 - Marriage.|26.04.175 - When disclosure of marriage applications and records prohibited.

RCW 26.04.175 When disclosure of marriage applications and records prohibited.If a program participant under chapter 40.24 RCW notifies the appropriate county auditor as required under rules adopted by the secretary of state, the county auditor shall not make available for inspection or copying the name and address of a program participant contained in marriage applications and records filed under chapter 26.04 RCW, except under the following circumstances:(1) If requested by a law enforcement agency, to the law enforcement agency; and(2) If directed by a court order, to a person identified in the order.[ 1991 c 23 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 26.04.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.04 - Marriage.|26.04.180 - License—Time limitations as to issuance and use—Notification.

RCW 26.04.180 License—Time limitations as to issuance and use—Notification.The county auditor may issue the marriage license at the time of application, but shall issue such license no later than the third full day following the date of the application. A marriage license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may not be used until three days after the date of application and shall become void if the marriage is not solemnized within sixty days of the date of the issuance of the license, and the county auditor shall notify the applicant in writing of this requirement at the time of issuance of the license.[ 1985 c 82 § 4; 1979 ex.s. c 128 § 1; 1963 c 230 § 3; 1953 c 107 § 1. Prior: 1943 c 250 § 1; 1939 c 204 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 8450-5.]
WA Rev Code § 26.04.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.04 - Marriage.|26.04.190 - Refusal of license—Appeal.

RCW 26.04.190 Refusal of license—Appeal.Any county auditor is hereby authorized to refuse to issue a license to marry if, in his or her discretion, the applications executed by the parties or information coming to his or her knowledge as a result of the execution of said applications, justifies said refusal: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, The denied parties may appeal to the superior court of said county for an order to show cause, directed to said county auditor to appear before said court to show why said court should not grant an order to issue a license to said denied parties and, after due hearing, or if the auditor fails to appear, said court may in its discretion, issue an order to said auditor directing him or her to issue said license; any hearings held by a superior court under RCW 26.04.140 through 26.04.200 may, in the discretion of said court, be held in chambers.[ 2011 c 336 § 686; 1939 c 204 § 7; RRS § 8450-6.]
WA Rev Code § 26.04.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.04 - Marriage.|26.04.200 - Penalty for violations—1939 c 204.

RCW 26.04.200 Penalty for violations—1939 c 204.Any person intentionally violating any provision of RCW 26.04.140 through 26.04.190 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 1939 c 204 § 8; RRS § 8450-7.]NOTES:Punishment of misdemeanor when not fixed by statute: RCW 9.92.030.
WA Rev Code § 26.04.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.04 - Marriage.|26.04.210 - Affidavits required for issuance of license—Penalties.

RCW 26.04.210 Affidavits required for issuance of license—Penalties.(1) The county auditor, before a marriage license is issued, upon the payment of a license fee as fixed in RCW 36.18.010 shall require each applicant therefor to make and file in the auditor's office upon blanks to be provided by the county for that purpose, an affidavit showing that if an applicant is afflicted with any contagious sexually transmitted disease, the condition is known to both applicants, and that the applicants are the age of eighteen years or over. If the consent in writing is obtained of the father, mother, or legal guardian of the person for whom the license is required, the license may be granted in cases where the female has attained the age of seventeen years or the male has attained the age of seventeen years. Such affidavit may be subscribed and sworn to before any person authorized to administer oaths.(2) Anyone knowingly swearing falsely to any of the statements contained in the affidavits mentioned in this section is guilty of perjury under chapter 9A.72 RCW.(3) The affidavit form shall be designed to require a statement that no contagious sexually transmitted disease is present or that the condition is known to both applicants, without requiring the applicants to state whether or not either or both of them are afflicted by such disease.(4) Any person knowingly violating this section is guilty of a class C felony and shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for a period of not more than three years, or by both such fine and imprisonment.[ 2003 c 53 § 166; 1995 c 301 § 78; 1985 c 82 § 5; 1979 ex.s. c 128 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 29; 1970 ex.s. c 17 § 5; 1963 c 230 § 4; 1959 c 149 § 3; 1909 ex.s. c 16 § 3; 1909 c 174 § 3; Code 1881 §§ 2391, 2392; 1867 p 104 § 1; 1866 p 83 §§ 13, 14; RRS § 8451.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.
WA Rev Code § 26.04.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.04 - Marriage.|26.04.220 - Retention of license by person solemnizing—Auditor's record.

RCW 26.04.220 Retention of license by person solemnizing—Auditor's record.The person solemnizing the marriage is authorized to retain in his or her possession the license, but the county auditor who issues the same, before delivering it, shall enter in his or her marriage record a memorandum of the names of the parties, the consent of the parents or guardian, if any, and the name of the affiant and the substance of the affidavit upon which said license issued, and the date of such license.[ 2011 c 336 § 687; Code 1881 § 2393; 1866 p 84 § 15; RRS § 8453.]
WA Rev Code § 26.04.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.04 - Marriage.|26.04.240 - Penalty for unlawful solemnization—Code 1881.

RCW 26.04.240 Penalty for unlawful solemnization—Code 1881.Any person who shall undertake to join others in marriage knowing that he or she is not lawfully authorized so to do, or any person authorized to solemnize marriage, who shall join persons in marriage contrary to the provisions of *this chapter, shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred, nor less than one hundred dollars.[ 2011 c 336 § 688; Code 1881 § 2395; 1866 p 84 § 17; RRS § 8454. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1909 c 249 § 419; RRS § 2671 now codified as RCW 26.04.250.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: "This chapter" (chapter 182, Code 1881) is codified as RCW 26.04.010, 26.04.050 through 26.04.140, and 26.04.220 through 26.04.240. Code 1881 §§ 2391 and 2392, being part of chapter 182, Code 1881, appear to be superseded by 1909 ex.s. c 16 § 3 (RCW 26.04.210) which is subject to the penalties of RCW 26.04.230.
WA Rev Code § 26.04.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.04 - Marriage.|26.04.250 - Penalty for unlawful solemnization—1909 c 249.

RCW 26.04.250 Penalty for unlawful solemnization—1909 c 249.Every person who shall solemnize a marriage when either party thereto is known to him or her to be under the age of legal consent or a marriage to which, within his or her knowledge, any legal impediment exists, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 2011 c 336 § 689; 1979 ex.s. c 128 § 3; 1909 c 249 § 419; RRS § 2671. Formerly RCW 26.04.240, part.]NOTES:Punishment of gross misdemeanor when not fixed by statute: RCW 9.92.020.
WA Rev Code § 26.04.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.04 - Marriage.|26.04.260 - Recognition of a legal union.

RCW 26.04.260 Recognition of a legal union.If two persons in Washington have a legal union, other than a marriage, that:(1) Was validly formed in another state or jurisdiction;(2) Provides substantially the same rights, benefits, and responsibilities as a marriage; and(3) Does not meet the definition of domestic partnership in RCW 26.60.030,then they shall be treated as having the same rights and responsibilities as married spouses in this state, unless:(a) Such relationship is prohibited by RCW 26.04.020 (1)(a) or (2); or(b) They become permanent residents of Washington state and do not enter into a marriage within one year after becoming permanent residents.[ 2012 c 3 § 11 (Referendum Measure No. 74, approved November 6, 2012).]NOTES:Notice—2012 c 3: See note following RCW 26.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 26.04.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.04 - Marriage.|26.04.900 - Construction—Religious organization.

RCW 26.04.900 Construction—Religious organization."Religious organization" as defined in this chapter must be interpreted liberally to include faith-based social service organizations involved in social services directed at the larger community.[ 2012 c 3 § 3 (Referendum Measure No. 74, approved November 6, 2012).]NOTES:Notice—2012 c 3: See note following RCW 26.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.002 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.002 - Policy.

RCW 26.09.002 Policy.Parents have the responsibility to make decisions and perform other parental functions necessary for the care and growth of their minor children. In any proceeding between parents under this chapter, the best interests of the child shall be the standard by which the court determines and allocates the parties' parental responsibilities. The state recognizes the fundamental importance of the parent-child relationship to the welfare of the child, and that the relationship between the child and each parent should be fostered unless inconsistent with the child's best interests. Residential time and financial support are equally important components of parenting arrangements. The best interests of the child are served by a parenting arrangement that best maintains a child's emotional growth, health and stability, and physical care. Further, the best interest of the child is ordinarily served when the existing pattern of interaction between a parent and child is altered only to the extent necessitated by the changed relationship of the parents or as required to protect the child from physical, mental, or emotional harm.[ 2007 c 496 § 101; 1987 c 460 § 2.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2007 c 496: "Part headings used in this act are not any part of the law." [ 2007 c 496 § 801.]
WA Rev Code § 26.09.003 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.003 - Policy—Intent—Findings.

RCW 26.09.003 Policy—Intent—Findings. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)The legislature reaffirms the intent of the current law as expressed in RCW 26.09.002. However, after review, the legislature finds that there are certain components of the existing law which do not support the original legislative intent. In order to better implement the existing legislative intent the legislature finds that incentives for parties to reduce family conflict and additional alternative dispute resolution options can assist in reducing the number of contested trials. Furthermore, the legislature finds that the identification of domestic violence as defined in RCW 26.50.010 and the treatment needs of the parties to dissolutions are necessary to improve outcomes for children. When judicial officers have the discretion to tailor individualized resolutions, the legislative intent expressed in RCW 26.09.002 can more readily be achieved. Judicial officers should have the discretion and flexibility to assess each case based on the merits of the individual cases before them.[ 2007 c 496 § 102.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2007 c 496: See note following RCW 26.09.002.RCW 26.09.003Policy—Intent—Findings. (Effective July 1, 2022.)The legislature reaffirms the intent of the current law as expressed in RCW 26.09.002. However, after review, the legislature finds that there are certain components of the existing law which do not support the original legislative intent. In order to better implement the existing legislative intent the legislature finds that incentives for parties to reduce family conflict and additional alternative dispute resolution options can assist in reducing the number of contested trials. Furthermore, the legislature finds that the identification of domestic violence as defined in RCW 7.105.010 and the treatment needs of the parties to dissolutions are necessary to improve outcomes for children. When judicial officers have the discretion to tailor individualized resolutions, the legislative intent expressed in RCW 26.09.002 can more readily be achieved. Judicial officers should have the discretion and flexibility to assess each case based on the merits of the individual cases before them.[ 2021 c 215 § 130; 2007 c 496 § 102.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.Part headings not law—2007 c 496: See note following RCW 26.09.002.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.006 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.006 - Mandatory use of approved forms.

RCW 26.09.006 Mandatory use of approved forms.(1) Effective January 1, 1992, a party shall not file any pleading with the clerk of the court in an action commenced under this chapter unless on forms approved by the administrator for the courts.(2) The parties shall comply with requirements for submission to the court of forms as provided in RCW 26.18.220.[ 1992 c 229 § 1; 1990 1st ex.s. c 2 § 26.]NOTES:Effective dates—Severability—1990 1st ex.s. c 2: See notes following RCW 26.09.100.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.010 - Civil practice to govern—Designation of proceedings—Decrees.

RCW 26.09.010 Civil practice to govern—Designation of proceedings—Decrees.(1) Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, the practice in civil action shall govern all proceedings under this chapter, except that trial by jury is dispensed with.(2) A proceeding for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation or a declaration concerning the validity of a marriage or domestic partnership shall be entitled "In re the marriage of . . . . . . and . . . . . ." or "In re the domestic partnership of . . . . . . and . . . . . ." Such proceedings may be filed in the superior court of the county where the petitioner resides.(3) In cases where there has been no prior proceeding in this state involving the marital or domestic partnership status of the parties or support obligations for a minor child, a separate parenting and support proceeding between the parents shall be entitled "In re the parenting and support of . . . . . ."(4) The initial pleading in all proceedings under this chapter shall be denominated a petition. A responsive pleading shall be denominated a response. Other pleadings, and all pleadings in other matters under this chapter shall be denominated as provided in the civil rules for superior court.(5) In this chapter, "decree" includes "judgment".(6) A decree of dissolution, of legal separation, or a declaration concerning the validity of a marriage or domestic partnership shall not be awarded to one of the parties, but shall provide that it affects the status previously existing between the parties in the manner decreed.(7) In order to provide a means by which to facilitate a fair, efficient, and swift process to resolve matters regarding custody and visitation when a parent serving in the armed forces receives temporary duty, deployment, activation, or mobilization orders from the military, the court shall, upon motion of such a parent:(a) For good cause shown, hold an expedited hearing in custody and visitation matters instituted under this chapter when the military duties of the parent have a material effect on the parent's ability, or anticipated ability, to appear in person at a regularly scheduled hearing; and(b) Upon reasonable advance notice to the affected parties and for good cause shown, allow the parent to present testimony and evidence by electronic means in custody and visitation matters instituted under this chapter when the military duties of the parent have a material effect on the parent's ability to appear in person at a regularly scheduled hearing. The phrase "electronic means" includes communication by telephone, video teleconference, or the internet.[ 2009 c 502 § 2; 2008 c 6 § 1004; 1989 c 375 § 1; 1987 c 460 § 1; 1975 c 32 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 157 § 1.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
WA Rev Code § 26.09.016 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 26 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 26.09 - Dissolution Proceedings—Legal Separation.|26.09.016 - Mediation in cases involving domestic violence or child abuse.

RCW 26.09.016 Mediation in cases involving domestic violence or child abuse.Mediation is generally inappropriate in cases involving domestic violence and child abuse. In order to effectively identify cases where issues of domestic violence and child abuse are present and reduce conflict in dissolution matters: (1) Where appropriate parties shall be provided access to trained domestic violence advocates; and (2) in cases where a victim requests mediation the court may make exceptions and permit mediation, so long as the court makes a finding that mediation is appropriate under the circumstances and the victim is permitted to have a supporting person present during the mediation proceedings.[ 2007 c 496 § 301.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2007 c 496: See note following RCW 26.09.002.