Finalize a Non-Parent Custody Case
Authored By:
Northwest Justice Project - CLEAR Intake Line
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Note: most of the instructions are from Petitioner’s point of view. Respondent might use some of the forms in this packet if they win at trial or the judge dismisses the case before trial. Packet #3114EN
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Links to Court Forms
The forms below are in PDF format. For MS Word forms visit www.courts.wa.gov/forms
Forms you will need included in this packet:
- Findings and Conclusions on Non-Parent Custody Petition - FL Non-Parent 430
- Final Non-Parent Custody Order - FL Non-Parent 431
Default Forms - A Petitioner who is applying for an Order on Motion for Default also needs the following documents:
- Motion for Adequate Cause Decision - FL Non-Parent 416 (if there is no adequate cause order already signed by the judge and if the county permits combining the adequate cause and default hearings)
- Order on Adequate Cause for Non-parent Custody - FL Non-Parent 417
- Notice of Hearing - FL All Family 185
- Motion for Default - FL All Family 161
- Order on Motion for Default - FL All Family 162
- Proof of Mailing or Hand Delivery - FL All Family 112
Voluntary Dismissal Forms A Petitioner who is voluntarily dismissing the case will also need
Involuntary Dismissal Forms - If the judge is involuntarily dismissing the petition after a hearing or trial, someone must prepare papers for the judge to sign showing his/her decision. The court will usually ask respondent to prepare the final papers. General information about requesting involuntary dismissal before trial is in our packet Respond to a Non-Parent Custody Petition.
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