Washington Form FL All Family 132 is the Notice of Intent to Move With Children (Relocation Notice) that a parent with a court-ordered residential schedule must serve and file when planning to relocate the children outside their current school district. Washington courts process thousands of these notices each year under RCW 26.09.430–.560, and the Northwest Justice Project reports that more than 30% of relocation notices contain at least one defect that triggers an objection or sanctions.
Filing this form wrong can cost a parent their planned move. Skipping the 60-day notice window can trigger contempt of court under RCW 26.09.160, reversal of the move, attorney fees against the relocating parent, and a presumption that flips against relocation in the next hearing.
- 📍 How to read every box, line, and signature block on FL All Family 132 (rev. 06/2018)
- 📅 How to count the 60-day notice deadline and the 5-day emergency exception
- 🧾 How to list the new address, school, and reasons for the move without triggering an objection
- 👨👩👧 Three full walk-through scenarios using real Washington fact patterns
- ⚖️ How to file in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties — by e-file, mail, or in person
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
Washington’s FL All Family 132 is the statewide notice that the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts publishes under the Washington Pattern Forms Committee. It carries a revision date of 06/2018 at the bottom-right corner, and any older version will be rejected by most county clerks. The form lives inside the family-law packet that includes the Proposed Parenting Plan FL All Family 140 and the Confidential Information Form FL All Family 001.
A parent must file this notice if the child spends the majority of residential time with that parent under a final parenting plan, residential schedule, or custody order. The legal trigger sits inside RCW 26.09.430, which says the person with whom the child resides a majority of the time must give notice of any planned relocation. The non-relocating parent then has 30 days to object using FL Relocate 721.
The form is not optional. Even a move across town can require notice if it pushes the child out of their current school district, because RCW 26.09.450 treats the school-district line as the default boundary. A parent who skips the notice can be ordered to return the child, pay the other parent’s attorney fees, and face a contempt finding that follows them into every future custody motion.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Open the Washington Courts forms portal and download the most current FL All Family 132 PDF, then gather the following before you write a single word. Missing items are the number-one cause of late or rejected notices in Washington’s relocation calendar.
- Final Parenting Plan or Residential Schedule. You need the case caption, cause number, and county exactly as printed. A wrong cause number routes the notice to the wrong file and the clerk will reject it.
- The child’s current school name and district. RCW 26.09.450 anchors the notice trigger to the school district, so the district name controls.
- The new street address, city, state, and ZIP. A P.O. Box alone is not enough unless you qualify for the address-confidentiality exception in RCW 26.09.460.
- The new home phone number if one will exist at the new address.
- The new school name and district for the child after the move.
- The intended date of relocation in MM/DD/YYYY format.
- A short written reason for the move — job, marriage, military orders, family support, or housing.
- A proposed revised residential schedule showing how visitation will work after the move.
- The other parent’s last known mailing address for service of the notice.
- A government-issued ID and the $0 filing fee — there is no fee to file the notice itself, but related motions may carry the standard $56 motion fee.
Each missing item delays the move. A wrong school district forces an amended notice, an amended notice restarts the 30-day objection window, and the move date slips by weeks.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The official PDF lives on the Washington Courts forms page. The form is free, fillable, and works in Adobe Acrobat Reader on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Always download a fresh copy for each filing because the Pattern Forms Committee updates field labels and statute references between revisions.
You can also pick up a paper copy at any Superior Court Clerk’s office during business hours, or order one through the Northwest Justice Project’s CLEAR hotline at 1-888-201-1014 for low-income filers. The Washington LawHelp relocation packet bundles FL All Family 132 with plain-language instructions and a sample served notice.
For e-filing, every county uses one of two portals. Most counties use the Odyssey File & Serve portal, while King County uses its own King County E-Filing Application. Both portals accept the FL All Family 132 PDF as long as it is flattened, signed, and under 25 MB.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out FL All Family 132 Line by Line
The form runs about four pages and breaks into a caption, two numbered sections, a signature block, and a certificate of service. Work top to bottom and never skip a field — the Washington Pattern Forms Committee treats blank fields as defective service.
Caption: Court, County, and Case Number
The caption sits at the very top of page 1. It asks for the Superior Court of Washington, County of _____, the names of the Petitioner and Respondent, and the No. (cause number) from your existing parenting plan.
Type the county exactly as it appears on your final parenting plan, in the same case-style. Petitioner and Respondent must match the original order, not the parent who is moving. Enter the cause number with the dash and suffix, like 21-3-04567-1 KNT.
For example, Maria Lopez filed her divorce as petitioner in King County under cause number 22-3-01234-5 SEA. She writes King in the county blank, Maria Lopez on the Petitioner line, David Lopez on the Respondent line, and 22-3-01234-5 SEA in the No. box.
The most common edge case is a parentage case that converted to a parenting plan. The cause number suffix may have changed, so pull the most recent order and copy that number, not the original parentage filing.
A common mistake is reversing Petitioner and Respondent because the moving parent assumes their name goes first. The clerk will accept the document but the index will show the wrong party as moving party, which delays the 30-day objection clock and confuses the Family Law Facilitator.
A common misconception is that a name change after the divorce belongs in the caption. It does not. The caption freezes with the names from the original case. Use your new name only in the signature block.
Section 1: Notice to the Other Parent
Section 1 is a single paragraph that names the person intending to relocate and the children by first name and year of birth.
Write the relocating parent’s full legal name, then list each child by first name and year of birth on the lines provided. Use YYYY only — never the full date of birth — because GR 31 bars full birth dates from the public file.
For example, Maria Lopez writes Maria E. Lopez on the relocating-parent line, then lists Sofia, 2015 and Diego, 2018 on the children lines.
The edge case here is a child who turns 18 before the move. Drop that child from the list, because relocation rules end at the age of majority under RCW 26.09.430.
A common mistake is writing the full birth date. The clerk will redact it but may reject the filing under GR 22 sealing rules, costing 3–5 business days. The fix is to use a separate sealed FL All Family 001 for sensitive birth-date data.
A common misconception is that stepchildren or non-biological children belong on this line. They do not. List only the children named in the underlying parenting plan or residential schedule.
Section 2(a): New Address
Field 2(a) asks for the street address, city, state, and ZIP code of the new residence.
Write the full street address. If you do not yet have a street address, write the city and state and add the words exact street address to be provided no later than [date]. Courts accept a placeholder when a lease has not been signed, but the King County Family Law Local Rules require the final address within 14 days.
For example, Maria Lopez writes 4521 SE 32nd Ave, Portland, OR 97202.
The edge case is a survivor of domestic violence. Under RCW 26.09.460, you may withhold the address by checking the confidentiality box and filing a sealed FL All Family 002 Sealed Confidential Report with the Address Confidentiality Program.
The mistake to avoid is listing only a P.O. Box without invoking the confidentiality statute. The other parent can move to compel disclosure, and the court will likely grant it within 10 days.
A common misconception is that a move across town does not need an address. It does, because the school-district trigger means even a 3-mile move can require notice.
Section 2(b): New Mailing Address
Field 2(b) asks for the mailing address if it is different from the street address.
Write the full mailing address only if mail will not be delivered to the street address. Otherwise write same as above. Rural moves and apartment buildings frequently use a separate P.O. Box.
For example, Carlos Nguyen moves to a rural address in Okanogan County and writes PO Box 218, Tonasket, WA 98855.
The edge case is military housing where mail goes to a unit P.O. Box on base. Use the base mailing address, not a civilian P.O. Box.
A mistake is leaving this blank when the addresses differ. The other parent’s response and any future court documents will go to the wrong place, and you will miss objection deadlines.
A misconception is that the mailing address is private. It becomes part of the public file unless you invoke RCW 26.09.460.
Section 2(c): New Home Phone Number
Field 2(c) asks for the new home telephone number, if known.
Write the new landline or primary cell number. Format as XXX-XXX-XXXX with dashes. If no new number exists yet, write to be provided and update later.
For example, Janet Brooks writes 503-555-0142.
The edge case is a survivor of abuse who needs phone confidentiality. Use the Address Confidentiality Program substitute address procedure, which extends to phone.
A mistake is writing a work number. The court treats this field as the residence number, and a work line creates confusion in any post-move enforcement.
A misconception is that this field is mandatory. It is not. The form expressly says if known, so writing unknown is acceptable.
Section 2(d): Date of Intended Relocation
Field 2(d) asks for the date the relocating parent intends to move.
Enter the date in MM/DD/YYYY format. The date must be at least 60 days after the date you serve the notice, per RCW 26.09.440.
For example, if Maria Lopez serves on 03/01/2026, the earliest valid relocation date is 04/30/2026, and she writes 05/15/2026.
The edge case is the 5-day emergency exception under RCW 26.09.460(2). If the move is forced by domestic violence, eviction, or military orders, you may give as little as 5 days’ notice and check the emergency box.
A mistake is counting business days. Washington counts calendar days under CR 6, so 60 means 60 calendar days.
A misconception is that the move date can shift later without re-notice. It can shift earlier only with court approval, and pushing earlier without approval can be contempt.
Section 2(e): New School
Field 2(e) asks for the name of the new school and district.
Write the school’s full name, the district name, and the city. Confirm the district boundary at the Washington OSPI district lookup before writing.
For example, Diego Lopez will attend Llewellyn Elementary, Portland Public Schools, Portland, OR.
The edge case is homeschool. Write homeschool and cite the relevant state’s home-instruction statute. For Washington homeschoolers, cite RCW 28A.200.
A mistake is naming the wrong district. School-district lines often cross municipal lines, and a wrong district triggers an automatic objection because it changes the legal analysis under RCW 26.09.520.
A misconception is that a child too young for school does not need a school listed. Write not yet enrolled — projected district [name] so the court has notice of the future district.
Section 2(f): Reasons for the Intended Relocation
Field 2(f) asks for the specific reasons for the move.
Write 2–4 short sentences. Lead with the strongest reason — usually employment, remarriage, military orders, family caregiving, or housing affordability. The 11 statutory factors in RCW 26.09.520 guide what counts as a good reason.
For example, Maria Lopez writes I accepted a registered nurse position at OHSU in Portland with a $22,000 salary increase. My mother lives 4 miles from the new home and will provide after-school care. The cost of housing in Portland is 18% lower than Seattle.
The edge case is a move to escape domestic violence. Under RCW 26.09.520(11), you do not have to disclose detailed safety reasons in the public file — write to escape domestic violence; details in sealed declaration.
A mistake is writing only for a better life. Vague reasons invite objection because the court cannot weigh them against the statutory factors.
A misconception is that the reasons must be financial. They do not — caregiving, remarriage, education, and safety all count.
Section 2(g): Proposed Revised Residential Schedule
Field 2(g) asks for the proposed revised schedule of residential time after the move.
Attach a Proposed Parenting Plan FL All Family 140 marked Proposed in the heading, or write a short paragraph if the changes are minor. Cover school-year time, summer, winter break, spring break, and transportation costs.
For example, Maria Lopez attaches a proposed plan giving David every other weekend Friday-Sunday during the school year, six weeks in summer, alternating winter breaks, and splitting transportation costs 50/50.
The edge case is a long-distance move where weekly visits are impossible. Default to extended summer and holiday blocks under the long-distance template in WSBA’s parenting-plan guide.
A mistake is leaving transportation costs out. Courts almost always order the moving parent to pay a larger share, and silence here is read against the moving parent.
A misconception is that the existing plan stays in place. It does not — the court must enter a new plan after relocation.
Signature Block
The signature block sits at the bottom of page 3. It asks for the signature, printed name, date, address for service, phone, and email.
Sign in blue or black ink. Print your name exactly as it appears in the caption, plus any current legal name in parentheses. Date in MM/DD/YYYY format. Provide an address where the other parent and court can serve papers — this can be your attorney’s address or a P.O. Box.
For example, Maria E. Lopez (formerly Maria Hernandez) signs, prints, dates 03/01/2026, lists PO Box 1234, Seattle, WA 98101, phone 206-555-0188, email maria.lopez@example.com.
The edge case is e-filing where electronic signatures are allowed under GR 30. Use /s/ Maria E. Lopez in place of a wet signature.
A mistake is signing before completing all fields. The signature certifies the document is complete, and changes after signing require re-signing and re-service.
A misconception is that a notary is required. It is not — this notice is not a sworn statement.
Certificate of Service
The certificate of service is the final page. It asks how, when, and to whom the notice was served.
Check the box for personal service or mail. List the date of service in MM/DD/YYYY, the name of the person served, and their address. Sign and date the certificate.
For example, Maria Lopez checks certified mail, return receipt requested, lists David Lopez, 1234 Madison St, Seattle, WA 98104, and dates the certificate 03/01/2026.
The edge case is service on a parent in prison or out of country. Use CR 4 substitute service rules and document each attempt.
A mistake is using regular first-class mail. RCW 26.09.440 requires personal service or certified mail with return receipt — first-class mail is defective and starts no objection clock.
A misconception is that emailing the other parent counts. It does not, unless the parties have a court-ordered email service stipulation on file.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
The three scenarios below show Maria, Carlos, and Janet completing the same form for very different fact patterns. Each table tracks one filer through the form’s main sections.
Scenario 1: Maria — Out-of-State Job Move (Seattle to Portland)
| Form Section | What Maria Enters |
|---|---|
| County | King |
| Petitioner / Respondent | Maria Lopez / David Lopez |
| Cause Number | 22-3-01234-5 SEA |
| Children | Sofia, 2015; Diego, 2018 |
| New Address | 4521 SE 32nd Ave, Portland, OR 97202 |
| Date of Relocation | 05/15/2026 |
| New School | Llewellyn Elementary, Portland Public Schools |
| Reasons | Registered nurse position at OHSU, $22,000 raise, family support, lower housing cost |
| Proposed Schedule | Attached FL All Family 140 with long-distance template |
| Service Method | Certified mail, return receipt, served 03/01/2026 |
Scenario 2: Carlos — Intra-State Rural Move (Seattle to Tonasket)
| Form Section | What Carlos Enters |
|---|---|
| County | King |
| Petitioner / Respondent | Lisa Nguyen / Carlos Nguyen |
| Cause Number | 19-3-09876-2 KNT |
| Children | Mateo, 2014 |
| New Address | 312 N Whitcomb Ave, Tonasket, WA 98855 |
| Date of Relocation | 07/01/2026 |
| New School | Tonasket Elementary, Tonasket SD #404 |
| Reasons | Remarriage, spouse owns family ranch, lower housing cost, closer to grandparents |
| Proposed Schedule | Every other weekend Fri-Sun, six weeks summer, alternating holidays |
| Service Method | Personal service by King County process server, 04/15/2026 |
Scenario 3: Janet — Domestic Violence Emergency Move
| Form Section | What Janet Enters |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce |
| Petitioner / Respondent | Janet Brooks / Mark Brooks |
| Cause Number | 20-3-04567-3 TAC |
| Children | Aiden, 2017; Ella, 2020 |
| New Address | Confidential — see sealed FL All Family 002 and ACP substitute address |
| Date of Relocation | 03/05/2026 (5-day emergency notice under RCW 26.09.460) |
| New School | Confidential — same district as ACP substitute address |
| Reasons | To escape domestic violence; details in sealed declaration |
| Proposed Schedule | Suspend in-person visits pending DVPO hearing; supervised video calls 2x weekly |
| Service Method | Personal service through ACP at 02/28/2026 |
How to File the Completed Form
After signing, file the original notice with the Superior Court Clerk in the county that issued your parenting plan. There is no filing fee for the notice itself, but related motions cost the standard $56 motion fee.
E-filing online. Most counties accept e-filing through the Odyssey File & Serve portal. King County uses its own King County E-Filing Application. Upload the signed PDF, pay any motion fee with Visa, MasterCard, or e-check, and download the file-stamped copy within 1–2 business days. Keep the email confirmation as proof of filing.
By mail. Send the original plus one copy and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Superior Court Clerk. King County’s address is King County Superior Court Clerk, 516 Third Ave, Room E-609, Seattle, WA 98104. Pierce County uses 930 Tacoma Ave S, Room 110, Tacoma, WA 98402. Snohomish County uses 3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 605, Everett, WA 98201. Use certified mail with return receipt as your proof of filing. Processing takes 5–7 business days.
In person. Walk the original into the Superior Court Clerk’s office. Pay any fee with cash, check, money order, or card. The clerk file-stamps a copy at the counter — that stamped copy is your proof of filing.
By fax. Most Washington Superior Courts no longer accept fax filings for family law matters. Confirm with your county clerk before relying on fax.
You must also serve the notice on the non-relocating parent. Service must be by personal service or certified mail with return receipt under RCW 26.09.440. Service by email or regular mail does not count.
What Happens After You File
Once the notice is served, the non-relocating parent has 30 days to file an Objection to Relocation FL Relocate 721. If no objection arrives within 30 days, you may relocate on your stated date and the existing parenting plan controls until modified.
If an objection is filed, the court schedules a relocation hearing and may issue a temporary order under RCW 26.09.510. Some counties require mandatory mediation through programs like the King County Family Court Services before the hearing.
At the hearing, the court applies the 11 relocation factors in RCW 26.09.520. When the moving parent has the majority of residential time, the court starts with a rebuttable presumption in favor of the move. The objecting parent must show the detriment outweighs the benefit. Decisions usually issue within 30–60 days of the hearing.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
- Skipping the 60-day clock. Less than 60 days’ notice without an emergency exception triggers contempt and reversal.
- Wrong cause number. A typo routes the notice to the wrong file and the clerk rejects it.
- Listing full dates of birth. Violates GR 22 and forces a sealed re-filing.
- Vague reasons for moving. “Better life” gives the objecting parent free room to argue.
- Wrong school district. Cross-checking OSPI avoids automatic objections.
- Regular first-class mail service. Defective under RCW 26.09.440 and starts no clock.
- Missing certificate of service. The clerk treats the notice as unfiled until service is documented.
- Forgetting transportation costs. Silence is read against the moving parent.
- No proposed parenting plan attached. The court has nothing to enter as the new schedule.
- P.O. Box without confidentiality statute. The other parent can compel disclosure within 10 days.
- Old form revision. Pre-2018 versions are rejected by most clerks.
- Signing before completing fields. Forces re-signing and re-service, restarting the clock.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do:
- Use the latest 06/2018 revision downloaded fresh from Washington Courts.
- Count 60 calendar days, not business days, under CR 6.
- Serve by personal service or certified mail with return receipt.
- Attach a Proposed Parenting Plan covering school year, summer, and holidays.
- Keep the green return-receipt card or process server’s affidavit forever.
- Save a flattened, signed PDF copy for your records and any future modification.
Don’t:
- Don’t email the other parent and call it service.
- Don’t write for a better life as the only reason.
- Don’t list a child’s full birth date in any public field.
- Don’t reverse Petitioner and Respondent in the caption.
- Don’t change the relocation date earlier without re-notice and court approval.
- Don’t move before the 30-day objection window expires unless you have a written waiver.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Pros of filing pro se:
- Saves $1,500–$5,000 in attorney fees for an uncontested move.
- Forces you to read RCW 26.09.430–.560 directly, which helps at any future hearing.
- Free help is available from the King County Family Law Facilitator and Northwest Justice Project CLEAR.
- The form is short and uses plain-language fields.
- Self-filers control the timing of the move down to the day.
Cons of filing pro se:
- Defective service is the #1 reason notices fail, and pro se filers miss certified-mail rules often.
- The 11 relocation factors require legal argument at any contested hearing.
- Domestic-violence cases need address-confidentiality coordination with the ACP.
- Mistakes can flip the rebuttable presumption against you.
- Modifying the parenting plan after the move usually requires a separate motion and a WSBA-licensed attorney.
FAQs
Do I have to file FL All Family 132 if I’m moving within the same school district?
No. RCW 26.09.450 treats moves inside the child’s current school district as ordinary relocations that need only a simpler informal address-change notice, not the full FL 132.
Does the 60-day clock count weekends and holidays?
Yes. Under CR 6, the 60 days are calendar days, including weekends and holidays, with the day of service excluded and the last day included.
Can I write “to be provided” for the new street address?
Yes. Courts accept a placeholder when the lease is not yet signed, but most counties require the final street address within 14 days under local family-law rules.
What goes in Box 2(d) if my move date is uncertain?
Yes, you must still write a date. Use your best-faith earliest date and amend the notice if the date moves earlier; later dates do not require re-notice.
Do I list my maiden name or married name in the signature block?
Yes, list your current legal name. If you changed names after the original case, write your current name with the old name in parentheses, like Maria Lopez (formerly Maria Hernandez).
Is there a filing fee for FL All Family 132?
No. There is no fee to file the relocation notice itself, though related motions carry the standard $56 motion fee.
Can I serve the other parent by email?
No. RCW 26.09.440 requires personal service or certified mail with return receipt, unless the parties have a court-ordered email-service stipulation already on file.
What if the other parent doesn’t respond within 30 days?
Yes, you may relocate on your stated date. Silence under RCW 26.09.500 is treated as no objection, and your existing parenting plan remains in force until modified.
Do I write the children’s full date of birth in Section 1?
No. Use only the birth year under GR 22, and keep the full birth date in a sealed FL All Family 001.
Can I move before serving the notice if I have an emergency?
Yes, RCW 26.09.460 allows 5-day emergency notice for domestic violence, eviction, or military orders, but you must still serve and file the notice with the emergency box checked.
What if my child is too young for school in Box 2(e)?
Yes, write not yet enrolled — projected district [name]. The court still wants to see the future school district because it controls the legal analysis under RCW 26.09.520.
Do I need a notary on FL All Family 132?
No. The notice is not a sworn statement, so no notary is required, though some counties prefer a notarized certificate of service for mailed filings.
Can I file FL All Family 132 in any Washington county?
No. You must file in the Superior Court that issued your existing parenting plan. Filing in the wrong county delays processing and can void the notice.
What happens if I move without filing this form at all?
No good outcome. The court can hold you in contempt under RCW 26.09.160, order the children returned, award attorney fees, and shift residential time to the other parent.
Related reading
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