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Notice of Intent to Move with Children (Relocation)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2022

This form is a notice that one parent plans to move with the children. It asks the person moving to explain the move and whether they want to change the current parenting or custody order.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a parent plans to move with the children, especially if the move is outside of the school district. The person receiving the notice is informed of the plan and what steps to take if they disagree.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person who is planning to move with the children fills out this form. This is called the relocating person.
If I want to stop the move until my objection is decided, what else do I need to do?
Even if you file an Objection, you must also file a Motion for Temporary Order Preventing Move with Children and schedule a hearing on that motion within 15 days of when your Objection is served.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2022.

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