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Findings and Conclusions About a Marriage

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is used to write down the judge's official findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding a marriage. It asks the court to document details about the marriage, property division, and other important facts for the divorce case.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used during the final stages of a divorce case to help the judge write the official written findings that will become part of the final court order.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is titled 'Findings and Conclusions about a Marriage,' suggesting it is used by the court to document its findings, though it collects information from both parties. The form is addressed to the court.
Does this form decide the divorce?
No, this form is for the court to make its official findings and conclusions about the marriage and property, which are part of the final order. It does not start the case.
What kind of information does it collect?
It collects information about the marriage date, separation date, and details about both community and separate property owned by the spouses.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2023.

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