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Motion for Immediate Restraining Order (Ex Parte)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2024

This form is used to ask the court for an immediate order to protect the person filing the form and/or their children. It asks the judge to make temporary rules about things like where people can go, who can see the children, and protecting property until a full hearing can happen.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used only in cases involving a marriage or domestic partnership. It is used when the person filing believes they or their children are in immediate danger or could suffer irreparable harm without a court order.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
The form is for the Petitioner or the Respondent in a marriage or domestic partnership case.
What does 'Ex Parte' mean?
It means the order can be requested from the court without the other party being present at the time the order is signed.
What must I do if I file this?
The person filing must have the motion and the order personally served on the other party, and they must also go to the hearing.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2024.

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