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WPF DR 01.0290 - Summons by Mail - SM - Washington

WPF DR 01.0290 - Summons by Mail - SM - Washington-2026

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The document is a legal summons issued by the Superior Court of Washington regarding a marriage dissolution case. It informs the respondent that the petitioner has initiated proceedings to dissolve their marriage, seek legal separation, or determine the validity of the marriage. The respondent is required to respond within 90 days to avoid a default judgment. Instructions for filing a response and obtaining necessary forms are provided, along with information on seeking legal advice.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the WPF DR 01.0290 in our editor.
Begin by filling in the 'In re the Marriage of' section with the names of both the petitioner and respondent.
Select the appropriate action requested by checking one or more boxes: dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or validity determination.
Enter the date of mailing in the specified field to ensure compliance with response timelines.
Review instructions regarding serving your written response and ensure you understand your rights and obligations as outlined in sections 2 through 6.
Complete the signature section at the bottom, ensuring that it is signed by either the petitioner or their lawyer.
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Can you be served by email in Washington state?

Court documents or other evidence shall be deemed served by email to (name) when sent to (email address) . Letters shall be delivered by email only unless otherwise requested. Under Civil Rule 5, service must occur by 5:00 p.m. on a judicial day (Monday through Friday, unless there are court holidays).

Can you serve someone through email?

Can you be served by email in a lawsuit? In some cases, yes, but it requires court approval, proof of receipt, and confirmation that the recipient actively uses the email.

How to respond to a summons in Washington state?

(1) Within 20 days, exclusive of the day of service, after the service of the summons and complaint upon the defendant pursuant to rule 4; (2) Within 60 days from the date of the first publication of the summons if the summons is served by publication in accordance with rule 4(d)(3);

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