Washington State Parenting Plans

Parents who are separating, divorcing, or unmarried parents looking to formalize co-parenting arrangements typically use the Washington State Parenting Plan.

The parenting plan is used when parents decide to separate or divorce or if they are unmarried but wish to establish a formal arrangement regarding the care and upbringing of their child.

Parents or their legal representatives draft the plan, detailing all aspects of the child's care, including living arrangements, decision-making responsibilities, and processes for dispute resolution. The drafted plan is then submitted to the court for approval, after which it becomes a legally binding document.