Motion for Temporary Family Law Order [ ] and Restraining Order
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2025
This form is used to ask the court for temporary orders regarding family matters, such as changing a parenting or custody plan, or requesting a restraining order. It asks the filer to specify what temporary orders they want the judge to approve.
Where this fits in a case
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This form should only be used when you are changing a parenting or custody order and it is not an emergency, and you have already told the other party.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who should file this form?
- The person filing this motion is the one who asks the court for temporary orders. You must schedule a hearing for this motion.
- What must I do if I don't agree with this motion?
- If you disagree with the requests, you can file a statement explaining why the court should not approve them. You can also propose your own Parenting Plan or Child Support Worksheets.
- Does this form cover emergencies?
- No, the form states it should only be used for changing a parenting/custody order when it is not an emergency.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2025.
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