An appeal may be taken from a final order in a proceeding under this article in accordance with expedited appellate procedures in other civil cases relating to minor children. Unless the court enters a temporary emergency order under RCW 26.27.

When deciding what orders to make about a child, the Family Court focuses on ensuring that the best interests of the child are met, including by ensuring their safety.

The Court's family law jurisdiction includes applications for divorce, proof of divorce, applications for spousal maintenance, property and financial disputes, parenting orders, enforcement of orders, location and recovery orders, warrants for the apprehension or detention of a child, and determination of parentage.

The Family Law Act 1975 focuses on the needs of children and the responsibilities that each parent has for their children, rather than on parental rights. The Family Law Act aims to ensure that parenting arrangements are made in the best interests of children.