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Motion for Temporary Order Preventing Move with Children (Relocation)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2019

This form is a request to the court asking for a temporary order that would stop someone from moving away with children. It asks the court to make decisions about the move based on several questions about the current situation.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when one parent believes the other parent plans to move with the children and wants the court to temporarily stop that move.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who needs to file this form?
The person filing this motion is the one asking the court to prevent the move. They must schedule a hearing for it. Great care must be taken to file and serve all original documents by the required deadline.
What should the person receiving this motion do?
If the person receiving this motion disagrees with the request, they can file a statement explaining why the court should not approve the request. They can also file other written proof.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2019.

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