This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
How Long do Restraining ORders stay on your record? In the State of Washington, restraining orders typically stay on your public record for 3 to 5 years, or the exact date when the order is set to expire.
A petition must describe the acts of domestic violence committed against the protected person/s by an intimate partner or a family or household member. The court will either deny or grant a temporary order effective for up to 14 days.
The court procedure that is used to get a temporary order is a motion. A motion is a procedure where one party asks for the court to make an temporary order for some sort of relief while waiting for the trial. It is important to note that there are different types of motions, urgent or non-urgent.
Some county courts automatically issue basic temporary restraining orders anytime someone starts a family law case, such as a divorce. These orders typically prevent either party from doing anything drastic with property or debts, moving the kids, or changing insurance coverage, without court permission.
No Contact Order – initiated by a judge as part of a criminal case. For example, if there was an arrest for domestic violence assault, the judge will normally issue a No Contact Order to protect the alleged victim. Unlike a civil protection order or restraining order, the victim does not initiate a No Contact Order.
You must explain how you or someone else may be seriously harmed if you don't get protection now, before the restrained person gets notice that you're asking for a protection order. Gather any supporting evidence, such as written statements, printed photos, or documents that help prove what you're saying is true.
In Washington, an emergency custody order is a court-issued order that grants temporary custody of a child to one parent or a third party when there is an immediate threat to the child's safety or well-being.
The court will either deny or grant a temporary order effective for up to 14 days. Law enforcement must serve this petition. The final hearing may be held in person, by telephone or online, if requested 3 court days prior to the hearing. At the final hearing, both parties may speak and present evidence.
​ Decide whether you agree with the Motion filed by the other party. ​ If you agree with the Motion, work with the other party to complete and file a Stipulation. ​ If you decide that you oppose the Motion (or some part of it) complete and file a Statement Opposing the Motion and its supporting documents.
To modify the order, you must show the judge there is an issue that cannot wait to be resolved at trial. These matters include such issues as child endangerment or a parent violating the terms of the order. To modify temporary custody orders, you will need to include your reasoning for filing a motion to modify.