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Motion for Contempt Hearing

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective May 1, 2016

This form is used to ask the court to hold a hearing to determine if another party has broken the rules or orders set by the court. It asks the court to find the other party in contempt and approve specific requests.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when one party believes the other party has failed to follow court orders regarding child support, spousal support, parenting plans, or other court-issued rules.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person filing this motion is the one making the request to the court. You must sign a declaration stating that the facts you provide are true.
What do I need to do to get a hearing?
To schedule the hearing, you must ask the court to sign an Order to Go to Court for Contempt Hearing (FL All Family 166). You must also have both the Motion and this Order personally served on the other party.
What if I disagree with this motion?
If you do not agree with the requests, you can file a statement using form FL All Family 135, Declaration, explaining why the court should not approve the requests.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect May 1, 2016.

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