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Temporary Family Law Order

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2019

This form is used to create a Temporary Family Law Order, which is a court document that sets temporary rules for people going through a divorce or separating from a domestic partnership. It asks the court to make temporary decisions about money, children, living in the home, and property.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used only in cases involving a marriage or domestic partnership. It is used to get temporary orders from the court while the main case is ongoing.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What kind of cases can I use this form for?
This form can only be used in cases involving a marriage or domestic partnership.
What does this form ask the court to decide?
It asks the court to make temporary decisions about things like money, children, and property while the case is active.
Do I need to file this form?
The form includes sections for the Petitioner and Respondent, suggesting both parties may be involved in filing or responding to the order.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2019.

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