Immediate Order on Motion to Move with Children - Before Objection Deadline (Ex Parte Relocation)
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective May 1, 2016
This form is used to ask the court for an immediate order allowing a move with children before the deadline for objections. It asks the judge to review whether notice was given, if anyone objected, and if there are special safety reasons for the move.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when a parent wants to move with children and needs an immediate court decision before the other parent has a chance to object or before a full hearing is scheduled.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form has sections for both the Petitioner and the Respondent, suggesting either party might be involved in filing or responding to the request for the order.
- Does this order affect future hearings?
- The form notes that this order does not affect the other parent’s right to file an Objection about Moving with Children and Petition about Changing a Parenting/Custody Order (Relocation), and the court might decide differently at a future hearing.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect May 1, 2016.
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