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FLIC 1.2
How to
Ask for a Divorce
For spouses/registered domestic partners who agree
Use this packet only if:
• You and your spouse or registered domestic partner agree on the terms of your divorce, and
• Your spouse or registered domestic partner will sign the court papers to show that s/he
agrees.
WARNINGS!
• If one of you is pregnant, or a child was born before the divorce, the other spouse is considered
the legal parent. If you do not think the other spouse/registered domestic partner is the parent,
you may need to file a parentage case before you finalize the divorce. If you are in this situation,
talk to a lawyer.
• Due to COVID-19, all hearings are being done by phone or video and most offices are only
providing remote services. You should consult the King County Superior Court webpage for the
most up to date information. https://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court.aspx.
Talk to a lawyer, if you can
These instructions have been developed by the King County Superior Court Family Law Information Center.
They are not intended to be a substitute for legal advice. They provide only legal information. It’s a good idea
to talk to a lawyer before you file any forms.
If you cannot afford a lawyer, you can:
• You can obtain a list of low-cost and free legal resources.
https://kingcounty.gov/~/media/courts/superior-court/docs/family/facilitator/family-law-
resources.ashx?la=en
• Get help from the Family Law Facilitators office. You can get information about their services at
https://kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court/family/facilitator.aspx.
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Step 1: Fill out these forms
All of these forms in Step 1 can be downloaded at: www.kingcounty.gov/courts/clerk/forms.aspx
Form Name
Form Number
Notes
Completed
Case Assignment Area Form and
Case Information Cover Sheet
Family Law
Confidential Information
FL All Family 001
Attachment to Confidential
Information (for additional
parties or children)
Certificate of Dissolution-Vital
Statistics form
Step 2: Fill out these forms and make copies
All of these forms in Step 2 can be downloaded at: www.courts.wa.gov/forms/
Petition for Divorce (Dissolution)
Use FL Divorce 202
For Registered Domestic
Partnership
“Joinder” on the last page of
the petition needs to be
signed by the Respondent or
a separate “Joinder” form
should be filed to indicate that
there is an agreement.
If you have children under the age of 18 born during your marriage, you will also need these forms
Parenting Plan (Proposed)
Declaration about Public
Assistance
How many copies do I need?
• Original set to file with the Clerk’s office.
• Copy 1 is for your records.
• Copy 2 is to give to the other party.
• Make a 3rd copy if you have a child(ren) who has received public assistance at some point. You
must deliver copies of your filed forms to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Family
Support Section.
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Step 3: Start (file) your case
You can start (file), your case by either bringing your original forms to the Clerk’s Office (room
2C in Kent and E-609 in Seattle),
OR
You can file your case online on the Clerk’s website at:
https://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/clerk/documents/efiling.aspx. If you have questions about e-
filing call 206-477-3000, or email eServices@kingcounty.gov.
Step 4: Pay the fee
While starting the case, the Clerk will ask you to pay a filing fee. If you cannot afford to pay
the fee, apply to waive the fee. This application is available here:
• For Kent: http://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/courts/Clerk/forms/waive-ff-inst-
kent.ashx?la=en
• For Seattle: http://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/courts/Clerk/forms/waive-ff-inst-
sea.ashx?la=en
There are instructions about how to get a fee waiver approved during COVID-19 here:
https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/courts/Clerk/docs/misc/Updated-Instructions-for-Ex-Parte-
via-the-Clerk-Fee-Waiver.ashx?la=en
Step 5: You must complete the family law class(es)
Self-represented parties must complete the Family Law Orientation by the deadline listed on
your Case Schedule. You can register online at: https://kcscfamlaworientation.eventbrite.com. If
you have questions or need to waive the fee, email [email protected].
If you have children under 18, you must also complete the parenting seminar “What About the
Children,” by the deadline listed on your Case Schedule. You can register online at:
https://kcscparentseminar.eventbrite.com. If you have questions or need to waive the fee, email
Parentsemi[email protected].
Step 6: Look at your Joinder (on last page of your Petition or separate “Joinder” form)
If your spouse or registered domestic partner checked the box “I ask the Petitioner to notify me
about any hearings in this case,” s/he must:
• Sign the completed documents in Step 7, or
• You must serve him/her the completed documents in Step 7. You can personally deliver
the forms to the other party 14 days before the hearing date or if you can mail the
documents 17 days before the hearing.
You must take a completed Proof of Mailing or Hand Delivery form to your hearing to prove that
your spouse/partner was properly served.
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Proof of Mailing or Hand
Delivery
FL All Family 112
Download form at
www.courts.wa.gov/forms/
If the Joinder “waives notice,” you are not required to serve the other party.
Step 7: Complete your final documents to finalize your divorce
Completely fill out and sign these forms. As a self-represented party, you are responsible for filling out
all final documents as you want the Court to sign them.
General Tips:
1) 231 Findings and Conclusions and 241 Final Divorce Order are twin documents. Any
information in 231 must be repeated or referenced in 241.
2) The other party must sign the final documents if they “Demanded Notice” on the
Joinder or if they are the Petitioner.
3) If the other party “waived notice,” they do not need notice of the final documents or to
sign the final documents AS LONG AS the final documents contain the same
information as the Petition for Dissolution.
Declaration in Lieu can be downloaded at: https://kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-
court/family/facilitator.aspx
Form Name
Form Number
Notes
Completed
Declaration in Lieu of Formal Proof
• WITH KIDS
• WITHOUT KIDS
Facilitators
This form allows the
Facilitators to finalize your
case on your behalf.
All of these forms can be downloaded at: www.courts.wa.gov/forms/
Findings and Conclusions About
a Marriage
FL Divorce 231
Use FL Divorce 232 for Registered
Domestic Partnership
Final Divorce Order (Dissolution
Decree)
FL Divorce 241
Use FL Divorce 242 for Registered
Domestic Partnership
If you have children under the age of 18 you will also need
Parenting Plan (Final)
FL All Family 140
Child Support Order
FL All Family 130
Child Support Worksheets
WSCSS-
Worksheets
Child Support Schedule &
Instructions
This is information to use to calculate Child Support Worksheets.
Online Child Support Calculation software is available at
https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/dcs/SSGen/Home
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You may also need these forms if parties are agreeing to a restraining order:
Restraining Order
FL All Family 150
Law Enforcement Information
Sheet
PO 003
Step 8: How to finalize your case by agreement or default:
If both parties are self-represented and you are ready to finalize your case, you must schedule an
appointment with the facilitators.
Call 206-263-FLIC (3542) from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 to schedule an
appointment.
At the appointment, the facilitators will review your final documents.
• If all documents are complete and ready to finalize the facilitators will process the documents
and present them to a judicial officer for approval.
• If the documents are incomplete or there are other issues to fix before finalizing, you will be
given instructions and scheduled for a return appointment.
How to prepare for your appointment:
All final documents must be filled out (see step 7 for the list of final documents). Your final
documents are different than the documents you filed to start your case.
Documents must be signed by both parties: Unless the respondent waived notice, or you are
finalizing by default both parties must sign all final documents.
90 day waiting period: There is a 90-day waiting period to finalize your case. The 90-day period starts on
the date of service/joinder, or date of filing (whichever is later).