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Declaration about Child Custody Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2019

This form is a declaration used to tell the court about where a child has lived and to ask the judge if the court has the right to make decisions about the child's parenting plan or where the child should live most of the time. It asks for details about the child's living history and any other court cases involving the child.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in family law cases when a court needs to decide if it has the proper authority (jurisdiction) to make orders about a child's custody or parenting schedule.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form has sections for the Petitioner and the Respondent(s) to fill out information.
What does this form help decide?
It helps the court decide if it has the authority to make decisions about a parenting plan or who the child should live with most of the time.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2019.

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