Order: ____________
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective May 1, 2016
This form is used to write down an official court order. It records what the judge decides after considering a motion, any supporting papers, and any arguments made in court.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used in family law cases when a motion has been held for a hearing. It is filled out by the parties or their lawyers to document the final order from the court.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The petitioner and respondent, or their lawyers, fill out this order. It is signed by the parties or their lawyers.
- What does this form document?
- It documents the order the court makes after reviewing a motion and holding a hearing. It includes the date the order is signed.
- Does this form show if the parties agreed?
- Yes, the form has checkboxes to show if the order is an agreement from the parties or if it was presented by someone.
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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