Revised Code of Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.006 (2026)
Mandatory use of approved forms
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(1) Effective January 1, 1992, a party shall not file any pleading with the clerk of the court in an action commenced under this chapter unless on forms approved by the administrator for the courts.
(2) The parties shall comply with requirements for submission to the court of forms as provided in RCW 26.18.220.
Notes:
Effective dates—Severability—1990 1st ex.s. c 2: See notes following RCW 26.09.100.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6
cases, 1995–2018 · leading case: In re the Marriage of Morris, 309 P.3d 767 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013).
In re the Marriage of Morris, 309 P.3d 767 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013). “RCW 26.09.006. The mandatory form for a petition for modification does not contemplate raising a reserved right to petition for postsecondary support.”
In re the Marriage of Daubert, 99 P.3d 401 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “035(2) requires written findings and that RCW 26.09.006 requires the use of mandatory forms for all modification actions.”
In Re Marriage of Daubert, 99 P.3d 401 (Wash. Ct. App. 2004). “0600 means as a matter of law that she made no findings of fact or that reversal is required in this case.”
In Re the Marriage of Parker, 897 P.2d 402 (Wash. Ct. App. 1995). “RCW 26.09.006 requires use of approved forms in filing pleadings.”
In re the Custody of: C.R.D. (Wash. Ct. App. 2018). “, RCW 26.09.006, .050, .135; RCW 26.10.045.”
In Re The Marriage Of: Gregory Charles Morris v. Kelly Reyes (Wash. Ct. App. 2013). “RCW 26.09.006. The mandatory form for a petition for modification does not contemplate raising a reserved right to petition for postsecondary support.”
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