A Washington Final Non-Parent Custody Order is a court ruling that establishes the legal rights and responsibilities of a non-parent who will have physical and legal custody of a child in the state of Washington. This type of custody order is often sought by grandparents, stepparents, other relatives, or guardians when a parent is not able to care for a child. There are two types of Washington Final Non-Parent Custody Order: Temporary and Permanent. A Temporary Non-Parent Custody Order is a court ruling in which the court grants a non-parent temporary legal custody of a child for a set length of time. A Permanent Non-Parent Custody Order is a court ruling in which the court grants a non-parent permanent legal custody of a child, and this type of order can only be modified in certain circumstances. Both types of orders grant a non-parent legal rights and responsibilities such as decision-making authority, responsibility for the child's care, and the right to make decisions about the child's education, medical care, and religious upbringing.