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Motion for Parenting Plan or Residential Schedule (within 2 years of Parentage Order)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2019

This form is a request to the court to approve a Parenting Plan or Residential Schedule for children. It is used when a final parentage order was signed less than two years ago, and the court has not already approved a plan or schedule for the children.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a final parentage order was signed less than two years ago, and the court has not already approved a Parenting Plan or Residential Schedule for the child. The proposed plan cannot change which parent the child lives with most of the time.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The person making the motion fills out the form, and they must declare that the information provided is true under penalty of perjury.
What must I do after filling out this form?
The person filing must schedule a hearing on the motion. They must also file the original documents with the Superior Court Clerk and serve copies on all other parties.

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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