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2026 edition • Washington Superior Court Filing RoadmapWashington Uncontested Divorce Kit
Plain-English guidance to file your Petition, get a Joinder or Service Accepted signed, and pursue your Dissolution in Washington Superior Court.
- Petition, Joinder & Service Accepted, Findings, and Final Divorce Order — explained field by field
- Washington’s 90-day floor, explained step by step — measured from filing and from service or joinder
- Free eligibility check before you pay anything
- Instant PDF download — $129 one-time, no subscription
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Do You Qualify for an Agreed Dissolution?
Washington is a no-fault state, but you must agree on everything and complete the real paperwork to avoid a contested case.
Use this kit if:
- You or your spouse is a Washington resident, or is a service member stationed in Washington.
- You agree the marriage is irretrievably broken — Washington's no-fault ground.
- Your spouse is willing to sign a Joinder or Service Accepted so you can skip formal service of the Summons.
- You can wait at least 90 days from filing and from service or joinder before the court can proceed.
Talk to a lawyer if:
- Neither spouse is a Washington resident or stationed service member.
- Your spouse won't sign a Joinder or Service Accepted, can't be located, or is out of state (Contested Case).
- You have minor children and haven't reviewed the full Parenting Plan and child-support form set.
- You have complex assets like retirement accounts, real estate, or stock options to divide.
A Joinder Skips Initial Service — Not the Rest of the Case
Washington Courts' own form index explains exactly what a Joinder does — and what it doesn't.
We provide plain-English guidance to the Petition for Divorce (Dissolution), the Joinder or Service Accepted form, the Findings and Conclusions, and the Final Divorce Order. Washington has 39 counties, and each Superior Court can add its own local requirements on top of the statewide forms — which is exactly what your eligibility check and this guide account for.
Includes Petition, Joinder & Final Order Guidance • 30-day refund
What a Joinder actually waives
If your spouse signs the Agreement to Join Petition (Joinder) or Service Accepted — or joins by signing the last page of the Petition itself — formal service of the Petition and Summons is not necessary. It does not, by itself, waive the notice, hearing, or final-document steps still ahead.
A hearing is still typically scheduled
The statewide index directs filers to schedule a final hearing (using a local form or the Notice of Hearing, FL All Family 185). How that plays out varies by county — King County routes self-represented agreed cases through its Family Law Facilitator program with a formal-proof declaration; Pierce County schedules them on its own pro se docket. A judge must still review and sign your final orders.
We can't promise a specific hearing outcome or timeline — no honest DIY product can, and your judge and county Superior Court Clerk make the final call. Our guide focuses on assembling complete, correctly executed paperwork the first time, since missing documents are what actually cause delays.
Why Use a Washington Filing Kit?
Washington's current dissolution packet runs well beyond a Petition and a Joinder — the statewide index also lists a Summons, a Confidential Information form, a Certificate of Dissolution, Findings and Conclusions, and a Final Divorce Order at minimum, plus your county's own local requirements.
Save Thousands
You do the filing yourself and keep the difference between a lawyer's fee and a one-time kit price — see the breakdown alongside.
The Real Form Set, Explained
We walk you through the Petition, Joinder/Service Accepted, Findings, and Final Divorce Order field by field — and flag which items your county typically adds on top.
Your Total Out-of-Pocket
*King County's Superior Court and Clerk's Fee Schedule (effective June 2026) lists $364 as the Dissolution of Marriage filing fee under RCW 36.18.020 and RCW 36.18.016. Other counties can differ slightly. This does not include service costs if you don't have a signed Joinder/Service Accepted, or any local surcharges. Confirm your county's current total with your Superior Court Clerk before filing. Attorney figure is an illustrative estimate, not a quote.
What's Inside the Kit
A plain-English guide to the real Washington uncontested-dissolution filing packet.
Agreed Dissolution Roadmap
A detailed roadmap explaining how to file your Petition, get a Joinder or Service Accepted signed, and manage the 90-day floor.
Core Filing Packet
Guidance on the statewide forms an agreed, no-children case needs to start and finish:
Children Route (If Applicable)
A separate guide, on top of the base packet:
- Parenting Plan (FL All Family 140)
- Child Support Order and Worksheets
- Financial Declaration
- Residential Time Summary Report
What this kit does not include
- A guarantee that your county's Superior Court will accept your paperwork without additional local documents
- A guarantee that a hearing will be waived, that a judge will sign your order as submitted, or that your case finalizes on any particular timeline
- Cases where your spouse won't sign a Joinder or Service Accepted, can't be located, or is out of state
- Full coverage of minor-children cases — custody, parenting-seminar, and child-support requirements vary by county and need their own careful review
- Real estate, retirement accounts/pensions, business interests, or other complex property not fully resolved by a simple agreement
- Your county Superior Court's own filing and service costs — separate from our $129 price
- Coverage for domestic-violence situations, military/SCRA issues, pregnancy, or bankruptcy — those need a different approach and often an attorney
PlainDivorce is a private publisher, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Washington State Courts or any county Superior Court. Local court rules can require additional documents beyond the statewide forms; using our guide does not certify any document as court-approved or guarantee it is sufficient for your case. Always confirm current requirements with your county Superior Court Clerk before filing.
A plain-English companion to Washington's own dissolution statutes and statewide court forms, for filing in your local Superior Court.
How It Works
A roadmap to your Final Divorce Order — not a promised timeline, since your county's own schedule and case facts both matter.
File the Petition
Fill out and file the Petition for Divorce and Confidential Information form with your county Superior Court Clerk and pay the filing fee — confirm the current amount with your clerk.
Get a Joinder or Serve Your Spouse
Have your spouse sign a Joinder or Service Accepted form to skip formal service, or arrange proper service of the Summons.
Wait the 90-Day Floor
The court may proceed only after 90 days have passed from filing and from service or joinder, whichever is later.
Schedule & Finalize
Submit your Findings and Conclusions and proposed Final Divorce Order, and schedule your final hearing per your county's own procedure.
Simple Pricing vs. Lawyer Fees
| Feature | PlainDivorce Kit | Typical Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | $129 | $2,500+ |
| Process Control | You set the pace (DIY) | Lawyer's schedule |
| Includes Forms? | Yes (Petition, Joinder, Findings & more) | Yes |
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If Your Case Isn't Eligible, You Get Your Money Back
If you buy the kit and then discover you have minor children needing a full custody review, your spouse won't sign a Joinder or accept service, you own real estate or a retirement account, need a business valued, there's a domestic-violence situation, or another circumstance this kit isn't built for, email us within 30 days and we will refund you in full. We would rather lose the sale than have you file something that doesn't fit your situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 90-day waiting period?
RCW § 26.09.030 says the court may proceed only after 90 days have elapsed since the Petition was filed and from the date service of the Summons was made on your spouse (or the first publication of the Summons). In a Joinder case, that clock generally runs from the later of filing and the Joinder/service date. It is a floor, not a promise the court will act on day 90.
What does a Joinder actually do?
The Washington Courts form index states that if your spouse signs the Agreement to Join Petition (Joinder) or Service Accepted — or joins by signing the last page of the Petition — formal service of the Petition and Summons "is not necessary." It does not, by itself, waive later notice, hearing, or final-document requirements.
Do we have to go to a court hearing?
Often yes, in some form. The statewide index directs filers to schedule a final hearing (using a local form or the Notice of Hearing). Some counties, like King County, route agreed self-represented cases through a Family Law Facilitator program with a formal-proof declaration instead of a courtroom appearance; Pierce County uses its own pro se docket. Ask your county Superior Court Clerk what your county requires.
What if we have minor children together?
You will need the full child-case form set on top of the base packet — including a Parenting Plan, Child Support Order and Worksheets, a Financial Declaration, and a Residential Time Summary Report — and many counties (King County, for example) require both parents to complete a parenting seminar before the court signs final orders. That is a county-level requirement, not necessarily true everywhere; confirm with your county.
What does it cost to file, beyond the kit price?
King County's current Superior Court and Clerk's Fee Schedule lists $364 as the Dissolution of Marriage filing fee (RCW 36.18.020 and RCW 36.18.016). Other counties can differ slightly. If you don't have a signed Joinder or Service Accepted, add the cost of formal service. These go to the court, not to us — confirm your county's current total with your Superior Court Clerk before filing.
Is this an official, court-issued kit?
No. The Washington State Courts and your county Superior Court Clerk provide their own current forms and local requirements, and their own index notes that local rules may require additional documents. Our kit is a private, independently written guide to completing the statewide forms; it is not issued, approved, or endorsed by any Washington court.
What if it turns out my case isn't right for this kit?
Email support within 30 days and we will refund you in full. See our Terms of Use for details. We are not a law firm, cannot give legal advice, and cannot appear or file on your behalf — you file with the court yourself.
Important Legal Disclaimer
PlainDivorce is not a law firm and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Washington State Courts or any county Superior Court. We do not provide legal advice, do not represent you in court, and no attorney-client relationship is created by using this site or the kit. The Washington Uncontested Divorce Kit is a self-help information product explaining Washington's own dissolution statutes and statewide court forms; it is not a certification that any document or process is court-approved for your specific case or county.
We do not guarantee that your spouse will sign a Joinder or accept service, that a hearing will be waived, that a judge will enter your order as submitted, or that your case will finalize within any particular timeframe. Superior Court filing fees (a King County example of $364 as of the June 2026 fee schedule, plus service and any county-specific costs, subject to change) are separate from, and not included in, our $129 price; you are responsible for verifying current requirements and fees with your county Superior Court Clerk before filing. This kit does not fully cover cases involving minor children, contested proceedings, real estate, retirement account division, or business interests.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, coercion, or feel unsafe, do not rely on a self-help filing in place of legal advice or protective measures. Contact a family law attorney or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Content last reviewed: September 2026.