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Affidavit Motion Amend For Emergency Ex Parte Order In Washington

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This is a generic Affidavit to accompany a Motion to amend or strike alimony provisions of a divorce decree because of cohabitation by dependent spouse. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.

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Usually a parent may request an emergency temporary child custody when the other parent presents an immediate danger. Substance abuse by a parent, abandonment, and other reckless or threatening behavior often constitute grounds for a court to issue an emergency custody order.

To be granted emergency custody of your child, you'll need to have just cause for a court to intervene and change a permanent custody order, giving physical custody to the non-custodial child's parent. Common reasons that courts grant emergency custody include: Child abuse. Child neglect.

Who Can Get An Emergency Custody Order? Usually a parent may request an emergency temporary child custody when the other parent presents an immediate danger. Substance abuse by a parent, abandonment, and other reckless or threatening behavior often constitute grounds for a court to issue an emergency custody order.

Both Parents Have To Agree in Writing on the Terms of Custody. If you want to avoid going to court to modify custody arrangements, both parents must agree in writing on every aspect of custody that is being changed.

If you would like to reschedule a court hearing because you are unable to appear, you must file a written request for a continuance with the court 5 days in advance. You must also send a copy of your written request to the other party. A judge will review your request.

An ex parte action is a judicial action on the behalf of one party, without notice to or contestation by any person adversely interested. Such an action may take place on or off the bench, but does not necessarily result in a signed order.

If a parent has withheld a child from the other for an extended period of time without good cause, the Court may limit time and impose geographical restrictions on the offending parent's residential time.

Once notified of the order, the other party has the right to request a hearing and contest the judge's decision. At this hearing, the other party (or the other party's lawyer) presents evidence and arguments, after which the judge can decide whether to maintain, modify, or dissolve the temporary order.

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Affidavit Motion Amend For Emergency Ex Parte Order In Washington