INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (PTDSS) (Form WPF DR 01.0100)

If you wish to file for divorce in Washington state, you may represent yourself. This article discusses the petition which can be filed with or without children, and filed singly or jointly. The document is available on the website of the Washington state courts.

Washington Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (PTDSS) WPF DR 01.0100 Step 1: In section 1.1, enter your name, date of birth and last known residence. Do the same for your spouse in section 1.2.

Washington Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (PTDSS) WPF DR 01.0100 Step 2: In section 1.3, list all dependent children along with their name if applicable.

Washington Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (PTDSS) WPF DR 01.0100 Step 3: In section 1.5, give the date and location of the wedding. In section 1.6, give the date of separation, if any.

Washington Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (PTDSS) WPF DR 01.0100 Step 4: In section 1.7, indicate whether and why the court has jurisdiction over your case.

Washington Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (PTDSS) WPF DR 01.0100 Step 5: In section 1.8, state your wishes regarding division of property. Do the same for debts and liabilities in section 1.9.

Washington Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (PTDSS) WPF DR 01.0100 Step 6: In section 1.10, list your wishes for alimony.

Washington Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (PTDSS) WPF DR 01.0100 Step 7: In sections 1.11 and 1.12, list any ongoing restraining or protection orders which you wish to have the court order.

Washington Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (PTDSS) WPF DR 01.0100 Step 8: In section 1.13, indicate if the wife is pregnant.

Washington Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (PTDSS) WPF DR 01.0100 Step 9: Sections 1.15 and 1.16 concern custody and support of children. Check "not applicable" if you do not have children. Otherwise, complete these sections.

Washington Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (PTDSS) WPF DR 01.0100 Step 10: Note all other requests under section 1.16. In section II, note all requested rulings. You or the lawyer completing the form should sign and date it. An extra page is for your spouse to sign and date if filing jointly.