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Motion for Order for: _________________

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective May 1, 2016

This form is used to ask the court to make specific decisions or orders in a family law case. It asks the person filing it to state what orders they want, what issues the court should decide, and what facts and evidence support their request.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a party wants the court to make a decision or issue an order about a matter in a family law case. The person filing it must schedule a hearing for the court to consider the request.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person making the motion fills out the form. A lawyer can also fill out the lawyer section if they are representing someone in the case.
What must I do after filling out this form?
The person filing must schedule a hearing for the motion. They must also file the original documents with the Superior Court Clerk and serve copies on all other parties.
What if I disagree with this motion?
If a party does not agree with the requests, they can file a statement explaining why the court should not approve those 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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