Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

You should petition to establish a parenting plan/residential schedule. It is unclear from your question what the "domestic violence" handling was. How it is handled will affect whether you can have joint decision making or can be the primary residential parent, and affects certain presumptions by the court. As to what happens if you file a petition and other party does not respond, the rules say you get what you petitioned for, but again the "dv" laws affect that outcome, i.e. you may not be eligible for certain relief. The details of your situation will affect the answer. You should consult with an attorney where you will have the opportunity to fully detail your situation.