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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 a person or children when there is an emergency. It asks the court to approve temporary orders right away and set a date for a full hearing later.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form should only be used when someone needs to change a parenting or custody order because it is an emergency situation. If the case is not an emergency, other forms should be used instead.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What do I need to do 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. You can also propose your own Parenting Plan or Residential Schedule.
Does this form require a hearing?
The form asks the court to approve the order now and also to hold a hearing within 14 days to consider the requests for temporary orders.

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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