Washington Temporary Non-Parent Custody Order is a court order issued by a Washington court that allows an adult other than a parent to have temporary legal custody of a minor child. This type of order is typically requested when the minor child's parents are unable or unwilling to care for the child due to unforeseen circumstances. The court order grants the non-parent custodian the legal authority to make decisions on behalf of the child in matters of health, education, and welfare. There are two types of Washington Temporary Non-Parent Custody Orders: a temporary guardianship order and a temporary custody order. A temporary guardianship order grants the non-parent custodian the legal right to make decisions related to the minor child's care, custody, and control. A temporary custody order grants the non-parent custodian the legal right to make decisions related to the minor child's health, education, and welfare.