A Washington Immediate Restraining Order (Ex Parte) is a court order that is issued without prior notice to the respondent. This type of order is issued when there is an emergency situation that requires immediate action to protect the petitioner or minor children from further harm. It is usually granted when the court finds that there is a likelihood of irreparable harm if an immediate restraining order is not issued. This order can be granted in cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other forms of harassment. A Hearing Notice (Non-Parent Custody) is a court document that is issued when a non-parent is seeking custody of a child or children. This document informs the other party that a hearing will be held to determine the custody arrangements for the child or children. The non-parent must provide certain documents to the court in order to be considered for custody. If the court grants custody to the non-parent, a court order will be issued which outlines the custodial arrangements. There are two types of Washington Immediate Restraining Order (Ex Parte): temporary and permanent. A temporary order is issued when immediate action is needed to protect the petitioner or minor children from further harm. This type of order remains in effect until a hearing can be held to determine if the order should be extended. A permanent order is issued when the court finds that the petitioner or minor children are likely to suffer irreparable harm if the order is not extended. This type of order remains in effect until the petitioner or minor children no longer require the protection of the court.