Guide to Preparing Forms for Parentage
Parentage (Unmarried Parents)
Parentage (Unmarried Parents) - When the Acknowledged Father or the Mother wants to Establish a Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan or Child Support Order
An acknowledged father or mother may bring this action to establish a residential schedule/parenting plan or child support order two years or more after the Acknowledgment of Paternity they signed was filed with the Washington State Registrar of Vital Statistics. Either parent may also bring this action more that 60 days but less than two years after the acknowledgment was filed if the petitioning party specifically states (alleges) certain facts that are in paragraph 1.4 of the petition.
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Petition for [ ] Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan [ ] Child Support (WPF PS 15.0100)
Sealed [ ] Acknowledgment [ ] Denial of Paternity (cover sheet) (WPF PS 15.0150)
Summons (Petition for Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan or Child Support) (WPF PS 15.0200)
Confidential Information Form (WPF DRPSCU 09.0200)
Addendum to Confidential Information Form (WPF DRPSCU 09.0210) if needed
Response to Petition for [ ] Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan [ ] Child Support (WPF PS 15.0300)
Complete the Case
Default (if the other party does not respond):
Motion and Declaration for Default (WPF PS 03.0100)
Order of Default (WPF PS 03.0200)
Finalize the Case:
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Petition for Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan or Child Support (WPF PS 15.0400)
Judgment and Order Establishing [ ] Residential Schedule/Parenting Plan [ ] Child Support (WPF PS 15.0500)
Parenting Plan (Parentage) (WPF 01.0400) or Residential Schedule (WPF PS 01.0450)
Order of Child Support (WPF PS 01.0500)
Child Support Worksheets (no WPF number)
Financial Declaration (Parentage) (WPF PS 01.0550)
Sealed Financial Source Documents (cover sheet) (WPF DRPSCU 09.0220)
Acknowledgment of Paternity or Denial of Paternity
Petition is Dismissed and a Challenge to Acknowledgment of Paternity or Denial of Paternity is Filed
If the petition is filed less than two years after the Acknowledgment of Paternity or Denial of Paternity was filed and the allegations in paragraph 1.4 of the petition are disputed, a responding party may ask the court to dismiss the petition, and file a petition to challenge the Acknowledgment of Paternity or Denial of Paternity. The court may also dismiss the petition and direct one of the parties to file a petition to challenge the Acknowledgment of Paternity or Denial of Paternity. If the petition is dismissed and a petition to challenge is filed, use the forms listed below under the heading “Parentage (Unmarried Parents) - When the Acknowledged Father or the Mother wants to Challenge the Acknowledgment of Paternity” or “Parentage (Unmarried Parents) - When the Presumed Father wants to Challenge the Denial of Paternity.”
Parentage (Unmarried Parents) - When the Acknowledged Father or the Mother wants to Rescind the Acknowledgment of Paternity:
The acknowledged father or mother must start this action by filing the petition within 60 days of the effective date of the Acknowledgment of Paternity, which was the date on which the acknowledgement was filed with the Washington State Registrar of Vital Statistics or the date of the child’s birth which was after the date on which the acknowledgment was filed with the Washington State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
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Petition for Rescission of Acknowledgment of Paternity within 60 Days by [ ] Acknowledged Father [ ] Mother (WPF PS 11.0100)
Summons (Rescission of Acknowledgment of Paternity within 60 Days) (WPF PS 11.0200)
Confidential Information Form (WPF DRPSCU 09.0200)
Addendum to Confidential Information Form (WPF DRPSCU 09.0210) if needed
Response to Petition for Rescission of Acknowledgment of Paternity within 60 Days (WPF PS 11.0300)
Complete the Case
Default (if the other party does not respond):
Motion and Declaration for Default (WPF PS 03.0100)
Order of Default (WPF PS 03.0200)
Finalizing the Case:
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Rescission of Acknowledgment of Paternity within 60 Days (WPF PS 11.0400)
Judgment and Order on Rescission of Acknowledgment of Paternity within 60 Days and Granting Other Relief (WPF PS 11.0500)
Initiate Proceeding to Establish Parentage
The alleged father or mother may file, or the court may order either to file a Petition for Establishment of Parentage (WPF PS 01.0100). If a parentage action is begun, use the forms listed below under the heading “Parentage (Unmarried Parents) - Establishing Parentage when there is no Adjudicated Father or Acknowledgment of Paternity Filed with the Washington State Registrar of vital Statistics.”
Parentage (Unmarried Parents) - When the Presumed Father wants to Rescind the Denial of Paternity:
The presumed father must start this action by filing the petition within 60 days of the effective date of the Denial of Paternity, which is the date the denial was filed with the Washington State Registrar of Vital Statistics or on the date of the child’s birth which was after the date on which the denial was filed with the Washington State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
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Petition for Rescission of Denial of Paternity within 60 Days (WPF PS 12.0100)
Summons (Rescission of Denial of Paternity within 60 Days) (WPF PS 12.0200)
Confidential Information Form (WPF DRPSCU 09.0200)
Addendum to Confidential Information Form (WPF DRPSCU 09.0210) if needed
Response to Petition for Rescission of Denial of Paternity within 60 Days (WPF PS 12.0300)
Complete the Case
Default (if the other party does not respond):
Motion and Declaration for Default (WPF PS 03.0100)
Order of Default (WPF PS 03.0200)
Finalizing the Case:
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Rescission of Denial of Paternity within 60 Days (WPF PS 12.0400)
Judgment and Order on Rescission of Denial of Paternity within 60 Days and Granting Other Relief (WPF PS 12.0500)
Initiate Proceeding to Establish Parentage
The court may order the petitioner to file a Petition for Establishment of Parentage (WPF PS 01.0100). If a parentage action is begun, use the forms listed below under the heading “Parentage (Unmarried Parents) - Establishing Parentage when there is no Adjudicated Father or Acknowledgment of Paternity Filed with the Washington State Registrar of vital Statistics.”
Parentage (Unmarried Parents) - When the Acknowledged Father or the Mother wants to Challenge the Acknowledgment of Paternity:
The acknowledged father or mother must start this action by filing the petition more than 60 days but less that two years after the Acknowledgment of Paternity was filed with the Washington State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Start the Case
Petition for Challenge to Acknowledgment of Paternity (WPF PS 13.0100)
Summons (Challenge to Acknowledgment of Paternity) (WPF PS 13.0200)
Confidential Information Form (WPF DRPSCU 09.0200)
Addendum to Confidential Information Form (WPF DRPSCU 09.0210) if needed
Response to Petition for Challenge to Acknowledgment of Paternity (WPF PS 13.0300)
Complete the Case
Default (if the other party does not respond):
Motion and Declaration for Default (WPF PS 03.0100)
Order of Default (WPF PS 03.0200)
Overcoming objections to parentage:
Motion and Declaration for Order to Require Genetic Tests (WPF PS 02.0200)
Paternity Genetic Testing Stipulation/Order on Stipulation (WPF PS 02.0250) or
Order Requiring Genetic Tests (WPF PS 02.0300)
Declaration of Chain of Custody (WPF PS 02.0350) (Optional)
Finalizing the case:
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Challenge to Acknowledgment of Paternity (WPF PS 13.0400)
Judgment and Order on Challenge to Acknowledgment of Paternity and Granting Other Relief (WPF PS 13.0500)
Parenting Plan (Parentage) (WPF 01.0400) or Residential Schedule (WPF PS 01.0450)
Order of Child Support (WPF PS 01.0500)
Child Support Worksheets (no WPF number)
Financial Declaration (Parentage) (WPF PS 01.0550)
Sealed Financial Source Documents (cover sheet) (WPF DRPSCU 09.0220)
Parentage (Unmarried Parents) - When the Presumed Father wants to Challenge the Denial of Paternity:
The presumed father must start this action by filing the petition more than 60 days but less than two years after the Denial of Paternity was filed with the Washington State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Start the Case
Petition for Challenge to Denial of Paternity (WPF PS 14.0100)
Summons (Challenge to Denial of Paternity) (WPF PS 14.0200)
Confidential Information Form (WPF DRPSCU 09.0200)
Addendum to Confidential Information Form (WPF DRPSCU 09.0210) if needed
Response to Petition for Challenge to Denial of Paternity (WPF PS 14.0300)
Complete the Case
Default (if the other party does not respond):
Motion and Declaration for Default (WPF PS 03.0100)
Order of Default (WPF PS 03.0200)
Overcoming objections to parentage:
Motion and Declaration for Order to Require Genetic Tests (WPF PS 02.0200)
Paternity Genetic Testing Stipulation/Order on Stipulation (WPF PS 02.0250) or
Order Requiring Genetic Tests (WPF PS 02.0300)
Declaration of Chain of Custody (WPF PS 02.0350) (Optional)
Finalizing the case:
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Challenge to Denial of Paternity (WPF PS 14.0400)
Judgment and Order on Challenge to Denial of Paternity and Granting Other Relief (WPF PS 14.0500)
Parenting Plan (Parentage) (WPF 01.0400) or Residential Schedule (WPF PS 01.0450)
Order of Child Support (WPF PS 01.0500)
Child Support Worksheets (no WPF number)
Financial Declaration (Parentage) (WPF PS 01.0550)
Sealed Financial Source Documents (cover sheet) (WPF DRPSCU 09.0220)
Parentage (Unmarried Parents) - Establishing Parentage when there is no Adjudicated Father or Acknowledgment of Paternity Filed with the Washington State Registrar of Vital Statistics:
Start the Case
Petition for the Establishment of Parentage (WPF PS 01.0100)
Confidential Information Form (WPF DRPSCU 09.0200)
Addendum to Confidential Information Form (WPF DRPSCU 09.0210) if needed
Declaration of Mother (WPF PS 01.0150)
Declaration of Father (WPF PS 01.0155)
Summons (Parentage) (WPF PS 01.0160)
Return of Service (Parentage) (WPF PS 01.0250)
Joinder (Parentage) (WPF PS 01.0330)
Acceptance of Service (Parentage) (WPF PS 01.0310) (If the other parent completes the Joinder or Acceptance of Service, or signs the joinder in the Petition, service of process of the Petition and Summons is not necessary.)
Response to a Petition for Establishment of Parentage (WPF PS 01.0300)
Complete the Case
Default (if the other party does not respond):
Motion and Declaration for Default (WPF PS 03.0100)
Order of Default (WPF PS 03.0200)
Overcoming objections to parentage:
Motion and Declaration for Order to Require Genetic Tests (WPF PS 02.0200)
Paternity Genetic Testing Stipulation/Order on Stipulation (WPF PS 02.0250) or
Order Requiring Genetic Tests (WPF PS 02.0300)
Declaration of Chain of Custody (WPF PS 02.0350) (Optional)
Establishing parentage:
Motion for Summary Judgment on Parentage (WPF PS 03.0250)
Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment (WPF PS 03.0270)
Finalizing the case:
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (Parentage) (WPF PS 04.0350)
Judgment and Order Determining Parentage and Granting Additional Relief
(WPF PS 04.0200)
Parenting Plan (Parentage) (WPF 01.0400) or Residential Schedule (WPF PS 01.0450)
Order of Child Support (WPF PS 01.0500)
Child Support Worksheets (no WPF number)
Financial Declaration (Parentage) (WPF PS 01.0550)
Sealed Financial Source Documents (cover sheet) (WPF DRPSCU 09.0220)
Parentage (Unmarried Parents) - Establishing Parentage when there is an Adjudicated Father or an Acknowledgment of Paternity Filed with the Washington State Registrar of Vital Statistics:
Start the Case
Petition for the Establishment of Parentage Pursuant to RCW 26.26.(Ch. 302 L 2002 § 509(2)) (WPF PS 16.0100)
Confidential Information Form (WPF DRPSCU 09.0200)
Addendum to Confidential Information Form (WPF DRPSCU 09.0210) if needed
Declaration of Mother (WPF PS 01.0150)
Declaration of Father (WPF PS 01.0155)
Summons (Petition for Establishment of Parentage Pursuant to RCW 26.26.(Ch. 302 L 2002 § 509(2)) (WPF PS 16.0200)
Return of Service (Parentage) (WPF PS 01.0250)
Joinder (Parentage) (WPF PS 01.0330)
Acceptance of Service (Parentage) (WPF PS 01.0310) (If the other parent completes the Joinder or Acceptance of Service, or signs the joinder in the Petition, service of process of the Petition and Summons is not necessary.)
Response to Petition for Establishment of Parentage Pursuant to RCW 26.26 (Ch. 302 L 2002 § 509(2)) (WPF PS 16.0300)
Complete the Case
Default (if the other party does not respond):
Motion and Declaration for Default (WPF PS 03.0100)
Order of Default (WPF PS 03.0200)
Overcoming objections to parentage:
Motion and Declaration for Order to Require Genetic Tests (WPF PS 02.0200)
Paternity Genetic Testing Stipulation/Order on Stipulation (WPF PS 02.0250) or
Order Requiring Genetic Tests (WPF PS 02.0300)
Declaration of Chain of Custody (WPF PS 02.0350) (Optional)
Establishing parentage:
Motion for Summary Judgment on Parentage (WPF PS 03.0250)
Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment (WPF PS 03.0270)
Finalizing the case:
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law on Petition for Establishment of Parentage Pursuant to RCW 26.26 (Ch. 302 L 2002 § 509(2)) (WPF PS 16.0400)
Judgment and Order on Petition for Establishment of Parentage Pursuant to RCW 26.26 (Ch. 302 L 2002 § 509(2)) and Granting Additional Relief (WPF PS 16.0500)
Parenting Plan (Parentage) (WPF 01.0400) or Residential Schedule (WPF PS 01.0450)
Order of Child Support (WPF PS 01.0500)
Child Support Worksheets (no WPF number)
Financial Declaration (Parentage) (WPF PS 01.0550)
Sealed Financial Source Documents (cover sheet) (WPF DRPSCU 09.0220)
From a Guide to Creating Domestic Relations Forms Packets
prepared by the Pattern Forms Committee and the Office of the Administrator for the Courts, State of Washington, September 2001
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