This nine-page form profiles the marriage, identifies the spouses, their children, sets for the proposed terms and conditions of the division and distribution of their property, includes a proposed parenting plan, and asks relief on the grounds that the marriage is irretrievably broken.

This two-page form informs the Respondent that he or she is being sued for divorce (or separation) and gives him or her 20 days (if in the state of Washington) or 60 days (if served outside of the state) to file an Answer, or face a default decree against him or her. This response must be filed on a form DR 1.0300, Response to Petition (Domestic Relations), and the Petitioner has 14 days to file the Respondent's Answer with the court.

This one-page form authenticates that the Respondent received, at a minimum, the Summons and Petition. Depending upon the course of the action, he or she may also receive at the same time 1) a proposed Order of Child Support (DR 01.0500), 2) a proposed Child Support Worksheets, 3) proposed Parenting Plan (DR 01.0400) and 4) a Financial Declaration (DRPSCU 01.1550).

This three-page form is used to admit or deny allegations in the Petition and make any requests for relief on the part of the Respondent.

This one-page form allows the Respondent to join in the Petitioner's action. Joining in the action means that the Respondent agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in the Petition.

This seven-page form ends the marriage. It stipulates the terms and conditions of the division and distribution of assets and liabilities to the husband and the wife, states alimony, if awarded, and incorporates parenting plans and child support orders, if applicable.

The nine-page Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law profile of the case and are based on agreement of the parties, a default by one spouse, or a trial. The Findings and Conclusions state for the record the determination of status of parties and of the marriage as well as the separation agreement or prenuptial agreement, community property and community liabilities, separate property and separate liabilities, maintenance, continuing restraining orders, fees and costs, (and if applicable) children and jurisdiction over children, parenting plan.

This ten-page form, which may be identified as Proposed (PPP), Temporary (PPT) or a Final Order (PP), describes the terms and conditions of child custody and visitation. The Parenting Plan is subject to negotiations during divorce.

This form, which may be completed by both parents, asserts each spouse's position in the event that the custody of minor child(ren) is disputed.

This form is used when a Respondent waives any protection from civil litigation that he or she may enjoy under the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act. A Declaration of Non-military Services states that he or she is not in the military. By signing it he or she accepts service of process, which includes the Petition and the Summons.

This 11-page form orders the payment of any child support as needed. These orders may be temporary (TMORS), which are those issued by the court in the early stages of a divorce, or final (ORS), which are those issued in conjunction with the divorce decree.

This three-page form moves for and declares a default, when the Respondent, having been properly served, has not answered within time limits, has failed to appear, and enjoys no protection under the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act.

This two-page form executes the Motion and Declaration for Default.

This two-page form is filed after the Petitioner has made a good faith effort to locate a missing spouse who cannot or will not accept service of process.

This summons, when published in a newspaper, gives a missing spouse 60 days to respond or face a default judgment against him or her.

The divorcing couple must calculate the appropriate child support on these worksheets. The sheets profile their finances and are used in conjunction with the Washington State Child Support Schedule Standards for the Determination of Child Support.

This six-page form, which may be completed by both spouses, declares the income and expenses on a monthly basis. This form comes into play in divorce negotiations.