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Default I started a dissolution of marriage (or any other domestic relations action). My spouse has not responded to the papers. I want to complete the case and finalize the dissolution. What can I do? If the other spouse never responds to the Petition for Dissolution by filing response papers, default allows you to finish your case. You should file a Motion for Default with the clerk of the superior court. Schedule a court hearing and ask the judge or court commissioner to sign an Order of Default. After the Order of Default is signed and after 90 days have passed since the petition was filed and served, the judge or commissioner can sign the papers finalizing the dissolution, or other domestic relations action. Form Title Download Revised WPF DRPSCU 03.0100 Motion and Declaration for Default (MTDFL)   06/2008 WPF DRPSCU 03.0200 Order on Motion for Default (ORDFL)   06/2008 Note: Additional documents may be required by local county superior court rules. Important: To obtain legal advice you should hire a lawyer (for “full service” representation or for “limited” representation) or, if you cannot afford one, contact a low cost or free legal service program. For a referral to a lawyer or a legal service program, call CLEAR (888) 201-1014. If you are the victim of domestic violence, you may also obtain assistance from the Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 562-6025. Your county may also have a courthouse facilitator who cannot provide legal advice, but who can offer limited assistance in completing necessary paperwork. This list of forms is not legal advice and is provided only for reference purposes. Prepared by the Pattern Forms Committee and the Administrative Office of the Courts, State of Washington, 2004.

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