September 29, 1998

 

 

 

 

 

July 24, 2003

 

TO:                  Judicial Community and Legal Community

 

FROM:            Merrie Gough

 

SUBJECT:       2003 SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS FORMS

 

The table, below, contains a summary of the 2003 changes to the mandatory Domestic Relations pattern forms.  The changes include 2003 Legislative updates, updates of 2002 Session Law citations to RCW citations and approved recommended changes to the forms.

Additionally, the new form Declaration Re:  Foreign Judgment, which is available for use in all civil cases, is included with the mandatory Domestic Relations pattern forms for ease of access.

 

A.

All Cases

1.

WPF All Cases 01.0100

 

Declaration Re:  Foreign Judgment

 

This new optional form implements RCW 4.64.030 and 6.36.035 as amended by Laws of 2003, ch. 43.

 

B.

Forms for Use in All Family Law Cases

1.

WPF DRPSCU 01.0050

 

Motion for Order Re:_______

 

This generic motion is a new form, which may be used to request relief from the court that is not specifically covered in the mandatory pattern forms.

 

2.

WPF DRPSCU 01.0100

 

Declaration of _______ [Name]

 

This is the generic declaration previously listed as form number WPF DR 09.0100.  It is being placed with other generic forms so it is more accessible to all case types.

 

3.

WPF DRPSCU 01.0150

 

Order Re:_____________________

 

This generic order is a new form, which may be used with the generic motion and declaration to grant relief that is not specifically covered in mandatory pattern forms.

4.

WPF DRPSCU 01.0250

 

Return of Service

 

This form may be used in all family law cases and replaces the Returns of Service developed for specific case types and causes of action.

5.

WPF DRPSCU 01.0260

 

Motion and Declaration to Serve by Publication

 

This form may be used in all family law cases and replaces the similar motions developed for specific case types and causes of action.

 

6.

WPF DRPSCU 01.0265

 

Order to Serve by Publication

 

This form may be used in all family law cases and replaces the similar orders developed for specific case types and causes of action.

 

7.

WPF DRPSCU 01.0280

 

Motion and Declaration to Serve by Mail

 

This form may be used in all family law cases and replaces the similar motions developed for specific case types and causes of action.

 

8.

WPF DRPSCU 01.0285

 

Order Allowing Service by Mail

 

This form may be used in all family law cases and replaces the similar orders developed for specific case types and causes of action.

 

9.

WPF DRPSCU 01.0310

Acceptance of Service

 

This form may be used in all family law cases and replaces the similar forms developed for specific case types.

 

10.

WPF DRPSCU 01.0320

Pro Se Notice of Appearance

 

This form may be used in all family law cases and replaces the similar forms developed for specific case types.

 

11.

WPF DRPSCU 01.0330

Joinder

 

This form may be used in all family law cases and replaces the similar forms developed for specific case types and causes of action.

 

12.

WPF DRPSCU 01.0410

Order to Show Cause

 

This is a requested new form.

 

13.

WPF DRPSCU 01.0550

Motion for Order of Dismissal

 

This is a requested new form, which may use used to request dismissal of any cause of action.

 

14.

WPF DRPSCU 01.0560

 

Order of Dismissal

 

This is a requested new form, which may use used to order dismissal of any cause of action.

 

C.

Child Relocation Act Forms

1.

WPF DRPSCU 07.0870

Motion/Declaration for Temporary Order Restraining Relocation of Children

 

Renumber the paragraphs in section II. Declaration.

 

After the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

2.

WPF DRPSCU

07.0900

Order on Objection to Relocation/Modification of Custody Decree/Parenting Plan/Residential Schedule

 

In paragraph 2.3, change “effects” to “effect.”

 

 

In paragraph 3.2, change the paragraph heading as follows:

 

MODIFICATION OF PARENTING PLAN.

 

Delete the first and third check box options and insert the following as the first check box option:

 

[ ]         The new parenting plan/residential schedule signed by the court and entered on _________________ [Date] is approved and incorporated as part of this order.  This decree or parenting plan/residential schedule supersedes all previous decrees or parenting plans/residential schedules.

 

Change the second check box option by inserting “previously entered” after “The” and before “custody decree/parenting plan/residential schedule….”

 

D.

Court File - Confidential Information forms

1.

WPF DRPSCU 09.0200

Confidential Information Form

 

On the second page, insert the following as the last row in the table above “Additional information:”

 

For Nonparental Custody Petitions only, list other Adults in Petitioner(s) household (Name/DOB).”

 

E.

26.09, Dissolution Forms

1.

WPF DR 01.0100

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage

 

In paragraph 1.3 Insert the following subheading above the lines for Name and Age of children:

 

“The husband and wife are both the parents of the following dependent children:”

 

After the first six lines, insert the following two subheadings (both followed by two lines for Name/Age):

 

“The husband is and the wife is not the parent of the following dependent children:

 

Name (first/last) ___________________ Age_____

Name (first/last) ___________________ Age_____”

 

“The wife is and the husband is not the parent of the following dependent children:

 

Name (first/last) ___________________ Age_____

Name (first/last) ___________________ Age_____”

 

In paragraph 1.5, change “[Place]” to “[City and State].”

 

In paragraph 1.6, move “[Date]” up one line to the end of the sentence:

 

“Husband and wife separated on __________ [Date].”

 

In paragraph 1.9, above the check box option for “Other” insert a new check box option:

 

“[ ] Each party should pay their debts incurred since separation.”

 

In paragraph 1.14, in the second check box option, delete “in paragraph 1.3, above,” and replace it with “below.”  In the line after the space to list Name of Child, Mother’s Name and Father’s Name, change “these children” to “the children listed above.”

 

In Section II. Relief Requested:

 

In the second check box option, after “children” insert “listed in paragraph 1.14.”

 

In the third check box option, after “children” and before “pursuant,” insert “listed in paragraph 1.14.”

 

In the fourth check box option, delete “agreement” and replace it with “contract or prenuptial agreement.”

 

In the sixth check box option, between “to” and the space for a name, insert “(first, middle, last).”

 

In the seventh check box option, between “to” and the space for a name, insert “(first, middle, last).”

 

In the ninth check box option, after “children” insert “listed in paragraph 1.14.”

 

In the tenth check box option, after “children” and before “as follows” insert “listed in paragraph 1.14.”

 

Change the signature line to “Signature of Petitioner or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

After the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

2.

WPF DR 01.0110

Petition for Legal Separation

 

In paragraph 1.3 Insert the following subheading above the lines for Name and Age of children:

 

“The husband and wife are both the parents of the following dependent children:”

 

After the first six lines, insert the following two subheadings (both followed by two lines for Name/Age):

 

“The husband is and the wife is not the parent of the following dependent children:

 

Name (first/last) ___________________ Age_____

Name (first/last) ___________________ Age_____”

 

“The wife is and the husband is not the parent of the following dependent children:

 

Name (first/last) ___________________ Age_____

Name (first/last) ___________________ Age_____”

 

In paragraph 1.5, change “[Place]” to “[City and State].”

 

In paragraph 1.14, in the second check box option, delete “in paragraph 1.3, above,” and replace it with “below.”  In the line after the space to list Name of Child, Mother’s Name and Father’s Name, change “these children” to “the children listed above.”

 

In Section II. Relief Requested:

 

In the second check box option, after “children” insert “listed in paragraph 1.14.”

 

In the third check box option, after “children” and before “pursuant,” insert “listed in paragraph 1.14.”

 

In the fourth check box option, after “separation” and before “agreement” insert “contract or prenuptial.”

 

In the sixth check box option, between “to” and the space for wife’s name, insert “(first, middle, last).”

 

In the seventh check box option, between “to” and the space for husband’s name, insert “(first, middle, last).”

 

In the ninth check box option, after “children” insert “listed in paragraph 1.14.”

 

In the tenth check box option, after “children” and before “as follows” insert “listed in paragraph 1.14.”

 

Change the signature line to “Signature of Petitioner or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

After the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

3.

WPF DR 01.0250

Return of Service

 

This form is deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0250, Return of Service. 

 

4.

WPF DR 01.0260

Motion and Declaration for Service of Summons by Publication

 

This form is deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0260, Motion and Declaration for Service of Summons by Publication.

 

5.

WPF DR 01.0265

Order for Service of Summons by Publication

 

This form is deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0265, Order for Service of Summons by Publication.

 

6.

WPF DR 01.0280

Motion and Declaration to Serve By Mail

 

This form is deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0280, Motion and Declaration to Serve by Mail.

 

7.

WPF DR 01.0285

Order Allowing Service by Mail

 

This form is deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0285, Order Allowing Service by Mail.

 

8.

WPF DR 01.0310

Acceptance of Service

 

This form is deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0310, Acceptance of Service.

 

9.

WPF DR 01.0320

Pro Se Notice of Appearance

 

This form is deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0320, Pro Se Notice of Appearance.

 

10.

WPF DR 01.0330

Joinder

 

This form is deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0330, Joinder.

 

11.

WPF DR 01.0400

Parenting Plan

 

In paragraph 3.4, change the paragraph heading as follows:

 

SCHEDULE FOR SPRING VACATION OTHER SCHOOL BREAKS

 

In the text, change “spring vacation” to “other school breaks.”

 

12.

WPF DR 01.0500

Order of Child Support

 

In the caption, delete “(ORS)” and replace it with:

 

“[ ] Temporary (TMORS)

  [ ] Final Order (ORS)

 

In the footer, change “(ORS)” to “(TMORS, ORS).”

 

In paragraph 3.3, in the two upper case notice paragraphs, after “OBLIGEE” delete “PARENT.”

 

In paragraph 3.7, above the first “Other” check box option insert: 

 

“[ ] The obligor has established that it is unjust or inappropriate to apply the presumptive minimum payment of $25.00 per child.”

 

In paragraph 3.11, change the introductory line as follows:

 

“Select either Enforcement and Collection, or Payment Processing Services Only, or Direct Payment.”

 

Change the second box option as follows:

 

[ ] Payment services processing only:  The Division of Child Support will process and keep a record of all payments but will not take any collection action. Does not provide support enforcement services for this case. Support payments shall be made to:

 

Delete the [ ] and blank lines above, and delete the check box before “Washington State Support Registry.”

 

Delete the following parenthetical phrase below the WSSR address and telephone numbers:  (DCS will process payments but will not take any collection action.)

 

After the check box option for Payment Services Only, insert the following new check box option:

 

“[ ]  Direct Payment:  Support payments shall be made directly to:

Name_______________________________________

Mailing Address_______________________________

____________________________________________”

 

In paragraph 3.18, in the first sentence, delete “boxes” and replace it with “alternatives” and add bold and underline formatting to “each parent.

 

In the first check box option, before the text insert “Alternative 1:” and add bold and underline formatting to “does not exceed.”

 

In the second check box option, before the text insert “Alternative 2:” and add bold and underline formatting to “exceeds.”

 

In the third check box option, before the text insert “Alternative 3:

 

13.

WPF DR 01.0550

Financial Declaration

 

In paragraph 3.1, change subsection “d”as follows:

 

Spousal Maintenance Received From _________ Other Relationships

 

On the last page, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

14.

WPF DR 03.0100

Motion and Declaration for Default

 

In section I. Motion, in the bracket, after “Name” insert “of moving party.” 

 

Change the signature line to “Signature of Moving Party or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

In paragraph 2.2, delete “the” and insert a blank line.  In the bracket immediately after the line, insert “Name of” before “nonmoving party.”

 

After the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Moving Party” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

15.

WPF DR 03.0200

Order of Default

 

In section I. BASIS, after “presented” inserted “by _______ [Name of moving party].”

 

In paragraph 2.2, delete “The” and insert a blank line.  In the bracket immediately after the line, insert “Name of” before “nonmoving party.”

 

16.

WPF DR 04.0120

Declaration in Support of Parenting Plan

 

In paragraph 1, change the right hand heading to:  “Length of Time Child(ren) Resided with This Person.”

 

After the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

17.

WPF DR 04.0150

Motion/Declaration for Ex Parte Restraining Order and for Order to Show Cause

 

Insert a new paragraph 1.2 as follows:

 

“1.2      OTHER EX PARTE RELIEF

                       [ ] Order that the [ ] husband [ ] wife shall be the parent with whom the child(ren) reside until the hearing.

            [ ] Other:”

 

Renumber the remaining paragraphs.

 

Change the signature line to “Signature of Moving Party or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

On page 4, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

 

On page five, Change the signature line to “Signature of Moving Party or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

18.

WPF DR 04.0170

Ex Parte Restraining Order/Order to Show Cause

 

In section I. SHOW CAUSE ORDER, insert the following text after the date, time and place of the hearing:

 

“At the hearing, the court will consider written sworn affidavits or declarations under penalty of perjury.  Oral testimony may not be allowed.  If you wish to respond, prior to the hearing you must:  (1) file your documents with the court; (2) provide a copy of those documents to the judge or commissioner’s staff; (3) serve the other party’s attorney with copies of your documents (or have the other party served if that party does not have an attorney); and (4) complete your filing and service of documents within the time period required by the local court rules in effect in your county.  If you need more information, you are advised to consult an attorney or a courthouse facilitator.”

In paragraph 4.2, insert the following check box option before “[ ] Other:”

 

“[ ]      The [ ] husband [ ] wife shall be the parent with whom the child(ren) reside until the hearing.”

 

19.

WPF DR 04.0250

Temporary Order

 

In the footer, add “, .300(2)” to the end of the RCW citation.

 

In paragraph 3.1, after the section regarding clerk’s action and before the section regarding expiration date, insert the following new section that is based upon RCW 26.09.300(2):

 

“SERVICE:

 

[ ]        The restrained party or attorney appeared in court or signed this order; service of this order is not required.

[ ]        The restrained party or attorney did not appear in court; service of this order is required.”

 

On the last page, delete “Presented by” and replace it with “Protected person or protected person’s attorney.”

 

Delete “Approved for entry: and Notice of presentation waived” and replace it with:

 

“Restrained person or restrained person’s attorney: 

A signature below is actual notice of this order.”

 

20.

WPF DR 04.0300

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

 

In paragraph 2.4, change “[Place]” to “[City and State].”

 

In paragraph 2.7, in the second check box option, delete “filed” and replace it with “incorporated.”

 

Also in paragraph 2.7, in the second and third check box options, after “contract” and before “should,” insert “or prenuptial agreement.”

 

In paragraph 2.8, insert the following as the third check box option:

 

“[ ]      The parties have real or personal community property as set forth in the separation contract or prenuptial agreement referenced above.”

 

In paragraph 2.9, insert the following as the third check box option:

 

“[ ]      The parties have separate property as set forth in the separation contract or prenuptial agreement referenced above.”

 

In paragraph 2.10, insert the following as the third check box option:

 

“[ ]      The parties have community liabilities as set forth in the separation contract or prenuptial agreement referenced above.”

 

In paragraph 2.11, insert the following as the fourth check box option:

 

“[ ]      The parties have separate liabilities as set forth in the separation contract or prenuptial agreement referenced above.”

 

In paragraph 2.12, insert the following as the second check box option:

 

[ ]        Maintenance shall be paid as set forth in the separation contract or prenuptial agreement referenced above.”

 

In paragraph 2.14, in the first check box option insert a period after “costs” and delete “because:”

 

Insert the following as the second check box option:

                              

“[ ]      Attorney’s fees, other professional fees and costs shall be paid as set forth in the separation contract or prenuptial agreement referenced above.”

 

21.

WPF DR 04.0400

Decree of Dissolution/Legal Separation/Concerning the Validity of the Marriage

 

In paragraph 3.2, insert the following as the third check box option:

 

“[ ]      The husband is awarded as his separate property the property set forth in the separation contract or prenuptial agreement executed by the parties on __________ [Date].  The separation contract or prenuptial agreement is incorporated by reference as part of this Decree.  The prenuptial agreement or, pursuant to RCW 26.09.070(5), the separation contract [ ] is [ ] is not filed with the court.”

 

In paragraph 3.3, insert the following as the third check box option:

 

“[ ]      The wife is awarded as her separate property the property set forth in the separation contract or prenuptial agreement referenced above.”

 

In paragraph 3.4, insert the following as the third check box option:

 

“[ ]      The husband shall pay the community or separate liabilities as set forth in the separation contract or prenuptial agreement referenced above.”

 

In paragraph 3.5, insert the following as the third check box option:

 

“[ ]      The wife shall pay the community or separate liabilities as set forth in the separation contract or prenuptial agreement referenced above.”

 

In paragraph 3.7, insert the following as the third check box option:

 

“[ ]      Spousal maintenance shall be paid as set forth in the separation contract or prenuptial agreement referenced above.”

 

In paragraph 3.12, insert the following as the second check box option:

 

“[ ]      Attorney’s fees, other professional fees and costs shall be paid as set forth in the separation contract or prenuptial agreement referenced above.”

 

In paragraph 3.13, in the brackets at the end of the second and third check box options, insert “First, Middle, Last” before “Name.”

 

22.

WPF DR 05.0200

Order on Show Cause re Contempt/Judgment

 

In paragraph 3.1 insert the new paragraph heading:

 

“3.1      CONTEMPT RULING.”

 

23.

WPF DR 06.0250

Return of Service (Child Support Modification)

 

This form is deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0250, Return of Service. 

 

24.

WPF DR 06.0330

Joinder (Child Support Modification)

 

This form is deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0330, Joinder. 

 

25.

WPF DR 07.0100

Petition for Modification/Adjustment of Custody Decree/Parenting Plan/Residential Schedule

 

In paragraph 2.8, add “,(4)” to the end of the paragraph heading.

 

At the end of the paragraph, insert the following new check box option:

 

[ ]        The custody decree/parenting plan/residential schedule should be modified because the reduction or restriction of the residential time for the parent with whom the child does not reside a majority of the time would serve and protect the best interests of the child using the criteria in RCW 26.09.191.

 

Change the signature line to “Signature of Moving Party or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

After the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Moving Party” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

26.

WPF DR 07.0300

Order Re Adequate Cause (Modification/Adjustment of Custody Decree/Parenting Plan/Residential Schedule

 

In the caption, delete “(ORTSC)” and replace it with:

 

[ ] Denied (ORDAC)

[ ] Granted (ORGAC)

[ ] Hearing set (ORH)

 

In the footer, delete “(ORTSC)” and replace with “(ORDAC, ORGAC, ORH).”

 

27.

WPF DR 07.0400

Order Re Modification/Adjustment of Custody Decree/parenting Plan/Residential Schedule

 

In paragraph 2.2, add “or (4)” to the end of the paragraph heading.

 

At the end of the paragraph, insert the following new check box option:

 

[ ]        The custody decree/parenting plan/residential schedule should be modified because the reduction or restriction of the residential time for the parent with whom the child does not reside a majority of the time would serve and protect the best interests of the child using the criteria in RCW 26.09.191.

 

28.

WPF DR 09.0100

Declaration of __________________ [Name]

 

This form is deleted. Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0100, Declaration of ________________ [Name].

 

F.

26.10, Nonparental Custody Forms

1.

WPF CU 01.0100

Nonparental Custody Petition

 

In paragraph 1.1, insert the following as the third line:

 

“Relationship to children __________________”

 

Insert a second set of the following three lines:

 

Name (first/last) ______________ Birth date ____

Last known residence ___________(county and state)

Relationship to children _______________________

 

In paragraph 1.2, in the following below the paragraph heading:

 

“[List mother, father (including any alleged father), and any other person with court ordered time with the children.]”

 

Insert the following line after the line beginning with “Last known address:”

 

“Relationship to children __________________”

 

Insert two more sets of the following three lines:

 

Name (first/last) ______________ Birth date ____

Last known residence ___________(county and state)

Relationship to children _______________________

 

Insert the following as new paragraph 1.4 and renumber the remaining paragraphs:

 

1.4       IDENTIFICATION OF ALL ADULTS LIVING IN PETITIONER(S)’ HOUSEHOLD.

 

Name (first/last) ________________ Age _______

Name (first/last) ________________ Age _______

Name (first/last) ________________ Age _______

 

Insert the following as the new paragraph 1.5:

 

1.5        Indian child welfare act.

 

Indian Child Status:

 

[ ]         One or more of the above-named children is or may be an Indian child as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903, and notice of this action must be given in accordance with 25 U.S.C. § 1912 (a).

 

            [ ]         None of the child(ren) are Indian children as defined by 25 U.S.C. § 1903.

 

            Jurisdiction:

 

[ ]         The children are Indian children as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903 but are not domiciled or residing within the boundaries of an Indian reservation; and no Tribal Court has continuing jurisdiction over the children; this court has jurisdiction under 25 USC §1911.

 

            [ ]         The children are Indian children as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903, and are domiciled or residing within the boundaries of an Indian reservation; or a Tribal Court has continuing jurisdiction over the children.

 

In paragraph 1.12 (formerly 1.10) change the paragraph heading as follows:

 

ADEQUATE CAUSE.  THIS PETITOIN IS BEING FILED BECAUSE:

 

Change the first check box option as follows:

 

The The children are not in the physical custody of one of the parents have not been in the physical custody of either parent since __________________________ [Date].

 

In the second check box option, capitalize “Neither” and, at the end of the sentence, delete the period and insert “because:”

 

In paragraph 1.13 (previously 1.11), delete “for the reasons below” and replace it with “because.”

 

In section II. RELIEF REQUESTED, after “an order” and before “giving petitioner custody” insert “finding that there is adequate cause for hearing this petition and.”

 

Change the signature line to “Signature of Petitioner or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

 

After the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

At the end of the form, insert the following joinder section:

 

[ ]         JOINDER.

 

The respondent joins in the petition.  By joining in the petition, the respondent agrees to the entry of a decree in accordance with the petition, without further notice.

 

Dated:                                                                                     

                                                            Signature of Respondent

 

                                                                                               

                                                            Print or Type Name

 

Dated:                                                                                     

                                                            Signature of Respondent

 

                                                                                               

                                                            Print or Type Name

 

2.

WPF CU 01.0200

Summons for Nonparental Custody Petition

 

In paragraph 2, delete the sentences that begin with “You must also…” and with “The completed…”

 

Change the signature line to “Signature of Petitioner or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

3.

WPF CU 01.0300

Response to Nonparental Custody Petition

 

In paragraph 1.1, insert lines under Paragraph of the Petition for paragraphs 1.13 and 1.14:

 

 

1.13     [ ]    Admitted   [ ]   Denied     [ ]   Lacks Information

1.14     [ ]    Admitted   [ ]   Denied     [ ]   Lacks Information

 

In paragraph 1.3, delete “below” and replace it with “shown on the last page of this form.”

 

Change the signature line to “Signature of Respondent or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

4.

WPF CU 01.0450

Residential Schedule

 

In paragraph 3.4, change the paragraph heading as follows:

 

SCHEDULE FOR SPRING VACATION OTHER SCHOOL BREAKS

 

In the text, change “spring vacation” to “other school breaks.”

 

5.

WPF CU 01.0500

Order of Child Support

 

In the caption, delete “(ORS)” and replace it with:

 

“[ ] Temporary (TMORS)

   [ ] Final Order (ORS)

 

In the footer, change “(ORS)” to “(TMORS, ORS).”

 

In paragraph 3.7, above the first “Other” check box option insert: 

 

“[ ] The obligor has established that it is unjust or inappropriate to apply the presumptive minimum payment of $25.00 per child.”

 

In paragraph 3.11, change the introductory line as follows:

 

“Select either Enforcement and Collection, or Payment Processing Services Only, or Direct Payment.”

 

Change the second box option as follows:

 

[ ] Payment services processing only:  The Division of Child Support will process and keep a record of all payments but will not take any collection action. Does not provide support enforcement services for this case. Support payments shall be made to:

 

Delete the [ ] and blank lines above, and delete the check box before “Washington State Support Registry.”

 

Delete the following parenthetical phrase below the WSSR address and telephone numbers:  (DCS will process payments but will not take any collection action.)

 

After the check box option for Payment Services Only, insert the following new check box option:

 

“[ ]  Direct Payment:  Support payments shall be made directly to:

Name_______________________________________

Mailing Address_______________________________

____________________________________________”

 

In paragraph 3.18, in the first sentence, delete “boxes” and replace it with “alternatives” and add bold and underline formatting to “each parent.

 

In the first check box option, before the text insert “Alternative 1:” and add bold and underline formatting to “does not exceed.”

 

In the second check box option, before the text insert “Alternative 2:” and add bold and underline formatting to “exceeds.”

 

In the third check box option, before the text insert “Alternative 3:

 

6.

WPF CU 02.0100

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

 

In the caption below the name of the form, insert “(NONPARENTAL CUSTODY).”

 

In section I, BASIS FOR FINDINGS, change the second  check box option as follows:

 

[ ] an order(s) of default against __________ [Name(s)] entered on _____________________ [Date].

 

In the third check box option, delete “people” and replace it with “parties and lawyers,” add four lines for text after the colon and delete the check box options for “Petitioner,” “Petitioner’s Lawyer,” “Respondent,” Respondent’s Lawyer” and “Other.”

 

In paragraph 2.1, insert “(s)” at the end of “petitioner” and change “is” to “are.”

 

Insert the following as the new paragraph 2.3 and renumber the remaining paragraphs:

 

1.5        Indian child welfare act.

 

Indian Child Status: 

 

[ ]         The child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903.  The Indian Child Welfare Act does apply to these proceedings; all notice and evidentiary requirements under the Indian Child Welfare Act have been satisfied, as follows:

 

            [ ]         The child(ren) are not Indian child(ren) as defined by 25 U.S.C. § 1903 and the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1901, et seq., does not apply to these proceedings.

 

            Jurisdiction:

 

[ ]         The child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903, but are not domiciled or residing within the boundaries of an Indian reservation; and no Tribal Court has continuing jurisdiction over the child(ren); this court has jurisdiction under 25 USC §1911.

 

            [ ]         The child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903, and are domiciled or residing within the boundaries of an Indian reservation; or a Tribal Court has continuing jurisdiction over the child(ren).

 

Insert the following as new paragraph 2.5:

 

2.5        BACKGROUND RECORDS CHECK.

 

The court has consulted the judicial information system, if available, to determine the existence of any information and proceedings that are relevant to the placement of the child.  The court has also directed the Department of Social and Health Services to release information as provided under RCW 13.50.100; and has required the petitioner to provide the results of an examination of state criminal identification data provided by the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system as described in chapter 43.43 RCW for the petitioner and adult members of the petitioner’s household.

 

In paragraph 2.6 (previously 2.4), change the first two check box options as follows:

 

[ ]         At the beginning of the case, The the child(ren) had is not not been in the physical custody of one either

of its parents since ____________________ [Date].

[ ]         Neither parent is was a suitable custodian at the beginning of the case. For the following reasons:

 

 

In paragraph 2.7 (previously 2.5), delete the line beginning with “The court’s conclusions….” And replace it with the following:

 

“It is in the best interest of the child(ren) to be placed in the custody of the petitioner(s), and at this time:

 

“[ ]      The child(ren) have not been in the physical custody of either parent since ______[Date] because:

 

[ ]         Neither parent is a suitable custodian for the child(ren) because: 

 

Insert the following as new paragraph 2.8:

 

2.8        ADEQUATE CAUSE.

 

Adequate case for this proceeding has been found [ ] in an order entered on _________________________ [Date];
or [ ] is agreed as evidenced by the signatures on the last page of this document.

 

In paragraph 2.12 (previously 2.9), in the third check box option, delete “The petitioner” and replace it with

“_________________________ [Name].”

 

Copy the third check box option and add a fourth check box option with the same text as follows:

 

              [ ]      ________________________________ [Name] has incurred reasonable attorney’s fees, other professional fees and costs in the amount of $______________.  ________________________________ [Name] has the ability to pay these fees and ______________________________ [Name] has the need for the payment of these fees as follows:

 

In paragraph 3.4, in the second check box option, delete “Visitation should be as follows,” and replace it with:

 

“The parties shall follow the Residential Schedule(s) signed by the court on _________________ [Date].”

 

Under “Presented by,” add “Signature” and “Print or Type Name” lines for another party.

 

Under “Approved by:  Notice of presentation waived:” add “Signature” and “Print or Type Name” lines for two more parties.

 


 

7.

WPF CU 02.0300

Notice of Hearing for Adequate Cause Determination

 

This is a new form implementing Laws of 2003, ch. 105, § 6(2).

 

8.

WPF CU 02.0400

Order re Adequate Cause

 

This is a new form implementing Laws of 2003, ch. 105, § 6(2).

 

9.

WPF CU 03.0100

Motion and Declaration for Temporary Nonparental Custody Order

 

Change the docket code in the caption and in the footer from “MT” to “MTAF.”

 

Insert the following new paragraph 1.3:

 

1.3        INdian child welfare act.

 

           The moving party requests that the court enter an order finding that:

 

Indian Child Status: 

 

[ ]         The children are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903, and notice of this action must be given in accordance with 25 U.S.C. § 1912 (a).

            [ ]         None of the child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by 25 U.S.C. § 1903.

 

            Jurisdiction:

 

[ ]         The child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903, but are not domiciled or residing within the boundaries of an Indian reservation; and no Tribal Court has continuing jurisdiction over the child(ren); this court has jurisdiction under 25 USC §1911.

               [ ]        The child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903, and are domiciled or residing within the boundaries of an Indian reservation; or a Tribal Court has continuing jurisdiction over the child(ren).

 

Change the signature line to “Signature of Moving Party or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

In section II. DECLARATION, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

10.

WPF CU 03.0150

Motion/Declaration for Ex Parte Restraining Order and for Order to Show Cause

 

Insert the following new paragraph 1.4:

 

1.4        INdian child welfare act.

 

           The moving party requests that the court enter an order finding that:

 

Indian Child Status:

 

[ ]         The child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903, and notice of this action must be given in accordance with 25 U.S.C. § 1912 (a).

            [ ]         None of the child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by 25 U.S.C. § 1903.

 

            Jurisdiction:

 

[ ]         The child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903, but are not domiciled or residing within the boundaries of an Indian reservation; and no Tribal Court has continuing jurisdiction over the child(ren); this court has jurisdiction under 25 USC §1911.

 

           [ ]            The child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903, and are domiciled or residing within the boundaries of an Indian reservation; or a Tribal Court has continuing jurisdiction over the child(ren).

 

Change the signature line to “Signature of Moving Party or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

In section II. DECLARATION, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

In section III. EFFORTS TO GIVE OTHER PARTY NOTICE, change the signature line to “Signature of Moving Party or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

11.

WPF CU 03.0170

Ex Parte Restring Order/Order to Show Cause

 

In section I. SHOW CAUSE ORDER, insert the following text after the date, time and place of the hearing:

 

“At the hearing, the court will consider written sworn affidavits or declarations under penalty of perjury.  Oral testimony may not be allowed.  If you wish to respond, prior to the hearing you must:  (1) file your documents with the court; (2) provide a copy of those documents to the judge or commissioner’s staff; (3) serve the other party’s attorney with copies of your documents (or have the other party served if that party does not have an attorney); and (4) complete your filing and service of documents within the time period required by the local court rules in effect in your county.  If you need more information, you are advised to consult an attorney or a courthouse facilitator.”

 

 

In section II. BASIS, insert the following sentence at the end of the paragraph:

 

The court has consulted the Judicial Information System, if available, to determine the existence of any information and proceedings that are relevant to the placement of the child(ren).

 

In section III. FINDINGS, insert the following above the lines that begin with “The court adopts…:”

 

Indian child welfare act.

 

Indian Child Status:

 

[ ]         The child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903.  The Indian Child Welfare Act does apply to these proceedings; [ ] all notice and evidentiary requirements under the Indian Child Welfare Act have been satisfied, as follows:

 

            [ ] All notice and evidentiary requirements under the Indian Child Welfare Act have not been satisfied.  The court directs the following actions occur to ensure that notice and evidentiary requirements under the Indian Child Welfare Act have been or will be satisfied:

 

            [ ]         The child(ren) are not Indian child(ren) as defined by 25 U.S.C. § 1903, and the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1901, et seq., does not apply to these proceedings.

 

            Jurisdiction:

 

[ ]         The child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903, but are not domiciled or residing within the boundaries of an Indian reservation; and no Tribal Court has continuing jurisdiction over the child(ren); this court has jurisdiction under 25 USC §1911.

              [ ]      The child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903, and are domiciled or residing within the boundaries of an Indian reservation; or a Tribal Court has continuing jurisdiction over the child(ren).

 

12.

WPF CU 03.0200

Temporary Custody Order

 

In section II. BASIS, insert the following sentence at the end of the paragraph:

 

The court has consulted the Judicial Information System, if available, to determine the existence of any information and proceedings that are relevant to the placement of the child(ren).

 

Insert the following at the end of section II:”

 

Indian child welfare act.

 

Indian Child Status: 

[ ]         The child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903.  The Indian Child Welfare Act does apply to these proceedings; [ ] all notice and evidentiary requirements under the Indian Child Welfare Act have been satisfied, as follows:

 

            [ ] All notice and evidentiary requirements under the Indian Child Welfare Act have not been satisfied.  The court directs the following actions occur to ensure that notice and evidentiary requirements under the Indian Child Welfare Act have been or will be satisfied:

 

            [ ]         The child(ren) are not Indian child(ren) as defined by 25 U.S.C. § 1903, and the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1901, et seq., does not apply to these proceedings.

 

            Jurisdiction:

 

[ ]         The child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903, but are not domiciled or residing within the boundaries of an Indian reservation; and no Tribal Court has continuing jurisdiction over the child(ren); this court has jurisdiction under 25 USC §1911.

              [ ]      The child(ren) are Indian child(ren) as defined by the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC § 1903, and are domiciled or residing within the boundaries of an Indian reservation; or a Tribal Court has continuing jurisdiction over the child(ren).

 

In paragraph 3.2, delete “(Continued next page).”

 

13.

WPF CU 03.0500

Order Directing DCSF/CPS to Release Information and Order Restricting Access (Nonparental Custody)

 

This is a new form implementing Laws of 2003, ch. 105, § 1 and 2.

 

14.

WPF CU 03.0520

Cover Sheet for DCFS/CPS Background Check Information (Nonparental Custody)

 

This is a new form implementing Laws of 2003, ch. 105, § 1 and 2.

 

15.

WPF CU 03.0540

Cover Sheet for Consent for Release of Information From DCFS/CPS (Nonparental Custody)

 

This is a new form implementing Laws of 2003, ch. 105, § 1 and 2.

 

16.

WPF CU 03.0550

Cover Sheet for WSP Criminal History Record (Nonparental Custody)

 

This is a new form implementing Laws of 2003, ch. 105, § 1.

 

G.

26.26, Parentage Forms

1.

WPF PS 01.0100

Petition for Establishment of Parentage

 

In paragraph 1.1 insert a colon after “on behalf of” and move the lines regarding the child’s name, birth date and residence to a separate paragraph and copy and paste another copy of the child’s information so there are spaces for information about two children.

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.505, .525, .530.

 

In paragraph 1.3, in the second check box option, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.116.

 

Change the signature line to “Signature of Petitioner or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

After the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

2.

WPF PS 01.0150

Declaration of Mother

 

In paragraph 1.3, in the second check box option, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.116.

 

On the last page, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

3.

WPF PS 01.0250

Return of Service

 

This form was deleted. Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0250, Return of Service.

 


 

4.

WPF PS 01.0260

Motion/Declaration for Service of Summons by Publication

 

This form was deleted. Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0260, Motion and Declaration for Service of Summons by Publication.

 

5.

WPF PS 01.0265

Order for Service of Summons by Publication

 

This form was deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0265, Order for Service of Summons by Publication.

 

6.

WPF PS 01.0280

Motion and Declaration to Serve by Mail

 

This form was deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0280, Motion and Declaration to Service by Mail.

 

7.

WPF PS 01.0285

Order Allowing Service by Mail

 

This form was deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0285.

 

8.

WPF PS 01.0300

Response to Petition for Establishment of Parentage

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.505, .525, .530.

 

On the last page, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of responding party” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

9.

WPF PS 01.0310

Acceptance of Service

 

This form was deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0310.

 

 

10.

WPF PS 01.0320

Pro Se Notice of Appearance

 

This form was deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0320.

 

11.

WPF PS 01.0330

Joinder

 

This form was deleted.  Use form WPF DRPSCU 01.0330.

12.

WPF PS 01.0400

Parenting Plan

 

In paragraph 3.4, change the paragraph heading as follows:

 

SCHEDULE FOR SPRING VACATION OTHER SCHOOL BREAKS

 

In the text, change “spring vacation” to “other school breaks.”

 

13.

WPF PS 01.0450

Residential Schedule

 

In paragraph 3.4, change the paragraph heading as follows:

 

SCHEDULE FOR SPRING VACATION OTHER SCHOOL BREAKS

 

In the text, change “spring vacation” to “other school breaks.”

 

14.

WPF PS 01.0500

Order of Child Support

 

In the caption delete “(ORS)” and replace it with:

 

“[ ]  Temporary (TMORS)

  [ ]  Final Order (ORS)

 

In the footer, change “(ORS)” to “(TMORS, ORS).”

 

Also in the footer, delete “RCW 26.09.175: and delete “(5)” from the citation to “RCW 26.26.132.”

 

In paragraph 3.3, in the two upper case notice paragraphs, after “OBLIGEE” delete “PARENT.”

 

In paragraph 3.7, above the first “Other” check box option insert: 

 

“[ ] The obligor has established that it is unjust or inappropriate to apply the presumptive minimum payment of $25.00 per child.”

 

In paragraph 3.11, change the introductory line as follows:

 

“Select either Enforcement and Collection, or Payment Processing Services Only, or Direct Payment.”

 

Change the second box option as follows:

 

[ ] Payment services processing only:  The Division of Child Support will process and keep a record of all payments but will not take any collection action. Does not provide support enforcement services for this case. Support payments shall be made to:

 

Delete the [ ] and blank lines above, and delete the check box before “Washington State Support Registry.”

 

Delete the following parenthetical phrase below the WSSR address and telephone numbers:  (DCS will process payments but will not take any collection action.)

 

After the check box option for Payment services only, insert the following new check box option:

 

“[ ]  Direct Payment:  Support payments shall be made directly to:

Name_______________________________________

Mailing Address_______________________________

____________________________________________”

 

In paragraph 3.18, in the first sentence, delete “boxes” and replace it with “alternatives” and add bold and underline formatting to “each parent.

 

In the first check box option, before the text insert “Alternative 1:” and add bold and underline formatting to “does not exceed..”

 

In the second check box option, before the text insert “Alternative 2:” and add bold and underline formatting to “exceeds.”

 

In the third check box option, before the text insert “Alternative 3:

 

15.

WPF PS 01.0550

Financial Declaration

 

In paragraph 3.1, change subsection “d”as follows:

 

Spousal Maintenance Received From _________ Other Relationships

 

On the last page, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

16.

WPF PS 02.0200

Motion and Declaration for Order to Require Genetic Tests

 

Change the docket code in the caption and in the footer from “MT” to “MTAF.”

 

In section I. MOTION, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.405.

 

Change the signature line to “Signature of Moving Party or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.405.

 

On page 2, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Moving Party (requester)” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

17.

WPF PS 02.0250

Paternity Genetic Testing Stipulation/Order on Stipulation

 

In paragraph 5, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.500, .630.

 

In paragraph 7(a), delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.410.

 

In paragraph 7(b), delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.420.

 

18.

WPF PS 02.0300

Order Requiring Genetic Tests

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.405, .425.

 

In paragraph 2.5, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.500, .630.

 

19.

WPF PS 02.0350

Declaration of Chain of Custody

 

After the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.415.

 

20.

WPF PS 03.0100

Motion and Declaration for Default

 

In section I. Motion, in the bracket, after “Name” insert “of moving party.” 

 

Change the signature line to “Signature of Moving Party or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.615.

 

In paragraph 2.2, in the first check box option, delete “the” and insert a blank line.  Immediately after the blank line, change “nonmoving party” to “[Name of nonmoving party].”

 

After the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Moving Party” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

21.

WPF PS 03.0200

Order of Default

 

In section I. BASIS, at the end of the sentence (after “presented”) inserted “by _______ [Name of moving party].”

 

In paragraph 2.2, delete “The” and insert a blank line.  Immediately after the blank line, change “nonmoving party” to “[Name of nonmoving party].”

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.615.

 

22.

WPF PS 04.0100

Motion and Declaration for Temporary Order

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.590.

 

On page 2, change the signature line to “Signature of Moving Party or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

On the last page, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Moving Party” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

23.

WPF PS 04.0150

Motion/Declaration for Ex Parte Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.590.

 

On page 3, change the signature line to “Signature of Moving Party or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

On page 4, , after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Moving Party” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

On page 5, change the signature line to “Signature of Moving Party or Lawyer/WSBA No.”

 

24.

WPF PS 04.0170

Ex Parte Restraining Order/Order to Show Cause

 

In the warning box, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.590.

 

In section I. SHOW CAUSE ORDER, insert the following text after the date, time and place of the hearing:

 

“At the hearing, the court will consider written sworn affidavits or declarations under penalty of perjury.  Oral testimony may not be allowed.  If you wish to respond, prior to the hearing you must:  (1) file your documents with the court; (2) provide a copy of those documents to the judge or commissioner’s staff; (3) serve the other party’s attorney with copies of your documents (or have the other party served if that party does not have an attorney); and (4) complete your filing and service of documents within the time period required by the local court rules in effect in your county.  If you need more information, you are advised to consult an attorney or a courthouse facilitator.”

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.590.

 

In paragraph 4.1, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.590.

 

25.

WPF PS 04.0200

Judgment and Order Determining Parentage and Granting Additional Relief

 

In paragraph 1.1, in the box containing the names of the restrained person(s) and protected person(s), change the paragraph reference from “3.10” to “3.11.”

 

Also in paragraph 1.1 in the warnings box, change the paragraph reference from “3.10” to “3.11.”

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.625, .630.

 

In paragraph 3.11, in the warnings paragraph, change the paragraph reference from “3.10” to “3.11.”

 


 

26.

WPF PS 04.0250

Temporary Order

 

In the warning box, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.590.

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.590.

 

In paragraph 3.2, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.590.

 

27.

WPF PS 04.0350

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.130, .625, .630.

 

28.

WPF PS 10A.0850

Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem

 

Insert the following as new paragraph 4. and renumber the remaining paragraph:

 

4.         PAYMENT OF FEES AND COSTS.

 

            The guardian ad litem fee is $________ per hour up to $________, the maximum the guardian ad litem may charge without additional court review and approval.

 

            The fees and costs of the guardian ad litem shall be paid as follows:

 

            [ ]____ % by _______, ___% by ____________________,
____ % by  ____________________________________

            [ ]         Other:

 

            The total amount awarded shall be at the discretion of the court up to the maximum amount allowed after the guardian ad litem files an itemized statement of time with the court, along with a specific request for fees and a proposed Order.  Guardians ad litem who are not volunteers shall provide the parties with an itemized accounting of their time and billing for services each month.

 

 

On the signature lines below “Approved as to form, notice of presentation waived” insert “Signature of” before “Guardian ad Litem” and before “Respondent.”

 

29.

WPF PS 10B.0850

Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem on Behalf of Minor

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.555.

 

30.

WPF PS 11.0100

Petition for Rescission of Acknowledgment of Paternity Within 60 Days

 

In paragraph 1.1 insert a colon after “the paternity of” and move the lines regarding the child’s name, birth date and residence to a separate paragraph.  Copy the paragraph containing the child’s information and paste the copy below the existing paragraph so there are two paragraphs for children’s information.

 

_________ [Name], born on ____ [Date], a resident of __________________________ County, Washington.

 

_________ [Name], born on ____ [Date], a resident of __________________________ County, Washington.

 

Also in paragraph 1.1, in the second check box option, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.330 and .340.

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.330 and .340.

 

In paragraph 1.5, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.116.

 

In paragraph 1.6, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.340(2).

 

In section III. DECLARATION, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

31.

WPF PS 11.0300

Response to Petition for Rescission of Acknowledgment of Paternity Within 60 Days

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.330 and .340.

 

After the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Responding Party” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

32.

WPF PS 11.0400

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Rescission of Acknowledgment of Paternity Within 60 Days

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.330 and .340.

 

33.

WPF PS 11.0500

Judgment and Order on Rescission of Acknowledgment of Paternity Within 60 Days

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.330 and .340.

 

34.

WPF PS 12.0100

Petition for Rescission of Denial of Paternity Within 60 Days

 

In paragraph 1.1 insert a colon after “the paternity of” and move the lines regarding the child’s name, birth date and residence to a separate paragraph.  Copy the paragraph containing the child’s information and paste the copy below the existing paragraph so there are two paragraphs for children’s information.  [See sample in line VI.U, above, regarding form WPF PS 11.0100.]

 

Also in paragraph 1.1, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.330 and .340.

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.330 and .340.

 

In paragraph 1.4, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.340(2).

 

In section III. DECLARATION, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

35.

WPF PS 12.0300

Response to Petition for Rescission of Denial of Paternity Within 60 Days

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.330 and .340.

 

On the last page, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Responding Party” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

 

36.

WPF PS 12.0400

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Rescission of Denial of Paternity Within 60 Days

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.330 and .340.

 

37.

WPF PS 12.0500

Judgment and Order on Rescission of Denial of Paternity Within 60 Days

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.330 and .340.

 

38.

WPF PS 13.0100

Petition for Challenge to Acknowledgment of Paternity

 

In paragraph 1.1 insert a colon after “the paternity of” and move the lines regarding the child’s name, birth date and residence to a separate paragraph.  Copy the paragraph containing the child’s information and paste the copy below the existing paragraph so there are two paragraphs for children’s information.  [See sample in line VI.U, above, regarding form WPF PS 11.0100.]

 

Also in paragraph 1.1, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.335 and .340.

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.335 and .340.

 

In paragraph 1.3, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.116.

 

In paragraph 1.5, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.340(2).

 

In section, III. DECLARATION, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

39.

WPF PS 13.0300

Response to Petition for Challenge to Acknowledgment of Paternity

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.335 and .340.

 

On the last page, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____ [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Responding Party” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

40.

WPF PS 13.0400

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Challenge to Acknowledgment of Paternity

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.335 and .340.

 

41.

WPF PS 13.0500

Judgment and Order on Challenge to Acknowledgment of Paternity

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.335 and .340.

 

42.

WPF PS 14.0100

Petition for Challenge to Denial of Paternity

 

In paragraph 1.1 insert a colon after “the paternity of” and move the lines regarding the child’s name, birth date and residence to a separate paragraph.  Copy the paragraph containing the child’s information and paste the copy below the existing paragraph so there are two paragraphs for children’s information.  [See sample in line VI.U, above, regarding form WPF PS 11.0100.]

 

Also in paragraph 1.1, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.335 and .340.

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.335 and .340.

 

In paragraph 1.3, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.340(2).

 

In section III. DECLARATION, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

43.

WPF PS 14.0300

Response to Petition for Challenge to Denial of Paternity

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.335 and .340.

 

On the last page, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Responding Party” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

44.

WPF PS 14.0400

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Challenge to Denial of Paternity

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.335 and .340.

 

45.

WPF PS 14.0500

Judgment and Order on Challenge to Denial of Paternity

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.335 and .340.

 

46.

WPF PS 15.0100

Petition for Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan/Child Support

 

In paragraph 1.1, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.375

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.375.

 

In section III. DECLARATION, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

47.

WPF PS 15.0300

Response to Petition for Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan/Child Support

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.375.

 

In paragraph 2, change the last sentence as follows: 

 

“…A Petition for cChallenge to Aacknowledgment of Ppaternity is is [ ] attached [ ] filed with the court.  (If you check this box you must file a Petition for Challenge to Acknowledgment of Paternity.)

 

On page 2, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Responding Party” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

48.

WPF PS 15.0400

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Petition for Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan/Child Support

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.375.

 

49.

WPF PS 15.0500

Judgment and Order Establishing Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan/Child Support

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.375.

 

50.

WPF PS 15.0600

Parenting Plan

 

Pursuant to RCW 26.26.375(2), a proceeding under RCW 26.26.375 shall be entitled “In re the parenting and support of.”

 

Since actions under RCW 26.26.375 require a specific caption title, a Parenting Plan with the required caption title was prepared for use with the Petition for Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan/Child Support:

 

In re the parenting and support of:        )

                                                           )

                                      Child(ren)      )

                                                           )

                                      Petitioner       )

And                                                     )

                                   Respondent.     )

 

The changes to the parenting plans described above are incorporated in this new Parenting Plan.

 

In the footer, the RCW citation is as follows:  RCW 26.26.375, RCW 26.09.

51.

WPF PS 15.0700

Order of Child Support

 

Pursuant to RCW 26.26.375(2), a proceeding under RCW 26.26.375 shall be entitled “In re the parenting and support of.”

 

Since actions under RCW 26.26.375 require a specific caption title, an Order of Child Support with the required caption title was prepared for use with the Petition for Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan/Child Support:

 

In re the parenting and support of:        )

                                                           )

                                      Child(ren)      )

                                                           )

                                      Petitioner       )

And                                                     )

                                   Respondent.     )

 

The changes to the Orders of Child Support described above are incorporated in this new Order of Child Support.

 

The footer RCW citations are:  RCW 26.09.105, 26.26.375, RCW 26.19.

 

52.

WPF PS 16.0100

Petition for Establishment of Parentage pursuant to RCW 26.26.540(2)

 

In the name of the form in the right side of the caption, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.540(2).

 

In paragraph 1.1 insert a colon after “the paternity of” and move the lines regarding the child’s name, birth date and residence to a separate paragraph.  Copy the paragraph containing the child’s information and paste the copy below the existing paragraph so there are two paragraphs for children’s information.  [See sample in line VI.U, above, regarding form WPF PS 11.0100.]

 

Also in paragraph 1.1, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.540(2).

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.540(2).

 

In section III. DECLARATION, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Petitioner” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

53.

WPF PS 16.0200

Summons (Petition for Establishment of Parentage pursuant to RCW 26.26.540(2))

 

In the form title on the right side of the caption, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.540(2).

 

In paragraph 3, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.540(2).

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.540(2).

 

54.

WPF PS 16.0300

Response to Petition for Establishment of Parentage pursuant to RCW 26.26.540(2)

 

In the form title on the right side of the caption, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.540(2).

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.540(2).

 

On the last page, after the line beginning with “I declare,” change the sign and date line by placing all bracketed information and lines for text on one line:

 

“Signed at _____, [City] _______ [State] on _______ [Date].”

 

Change the signature/print name lines by adding a line across the page with “Signature of Responding Party” below the line on the left margin and “Print or Type Name” halfway across the page.

 

55.

WPF PS 16.0400

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Petition for Establishment of Parentage pursuant to RCW 26.26.540(2)

 

In the form title on the right side of the caption, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.540(2).

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.540(2).

 

56.

WPF PS 16.0500

Judgment and Order on Petition for Establishment of Parentage pursuant to RCW 26.26.540(2)

 

In the form title on the right side of the caption, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.540(2).

 

In the footer, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.540(2).

 

In section II. BASIS, In the form title on the right side of the caption, delete the Session Law and replace it with the following updated RCW citation:  RCW 26.26.540(2).

 

 

 

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