Washington divorce at a glance
Residency requirement
No durational requirement (resident at filing).
No-fault ground
Marriage irretrievably broken — pure unilateral no-fault, no separation requirement. 90-day waiting period from filing + service before final orders. Residency: no durational requirement — petitioner need only be a WA resident (or military stationed in WA).
Filing fee
$314-$364 by county (King/Pierce $314). Fee waiver by motion (in forma pauperis) available in all counties.
Child support
Income shares model — Washington State Child Support Schedule (RCW 26.19) economic table; mandatory WSCSS Worksheets (FL All Family 130-132); official DSHS/AOC support calculator available online.
E-filing (self-represented)
County-by-county, no statewide SRL portal: King County (mandatory e-filing regime with its own e-filing application, SRL exceptions), Pierce (LINX), Spokane and others offer online filing; many…
County differences
Moderate-low — pattern forms are identical statewide, but counties add local procedure: King County case schedules and mandatory forms deadlines, Pierce local rules (PCLSPR 94.04), courthouse facilitator programs.…
Official statewide forms
Yes — the strongest in this batch. MANDATORY statewide pattern forms (RCW 26.09) used in every superior court: FL Divorce 200 Summons, FL Divorce 201 Petition, FL Divorce 231/241 Agreement/Findings, FL Divorce…
Official source: Washington court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.
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LawCat already prepares complete divorce packets free in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, and is expanding to Washington. In the meantime, the official Washington court forms are linked below.
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Most “online divorce” sites charge $137–$499 for the same public court forms, and some add monthly fees. LawCat gives document preparation away because it is built by a law firm that helps people who later decide they want an attorney. You keep the free documents either way.
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Washington divorce FAQ
Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Washington?
No. Washington allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Washington divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.
How long do I have to live in Washington to file for divorce?
No durational requirement (resident at filing).
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Washington?
$314-$364 by county (King/Pierce $314). Fee waiver by motion (in forma pauperis) available in all counties. With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.
This page is general information about Washington’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.