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Objection about Moving with Children and Petition about Changing a Parenting/Custody Order (Relocation)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2022

This form is used to formally object to a parent moving with children or to ask the court to change an existing parenting or custody order because of a planned move. It asks the court to consider the impact of the move on the children's best interests.

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Where this fits in a case

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This form is used when a parent is planning to move with the children and the other parent wishes to object to the move or wants the court to change the current custody agreement because of the move.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
This form is used by either parent involved in the custody case. It is titled 'Objection about Moving with Children and Petition about Changing a Parenting/Custody Order (Relocation).'
Does this form cover all moves?
The form states that it can be used to object to a move outside the school district, but it cannot be used to object to a move within the school district.

Revision history

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

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