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Parents may agree on a temporary order. Otherwise, they can ask the judge to decide the details of a temporary order after listening to both sides in a hearing. A temporary order remains in effect until replaced by a final order, unless it's first modified by the judge or by the parents together.
In order to receive a temporary ex parte order, you must file a petition with the court. A judge may grant an ex parte temporary order if s/he believes that family violence has occurred in the past and may occur in the future.
Emergency orders To petition for emergency custody, draft a Motion for an Emergency Hearing explaining the urgent issue, and file it with the court. You should hire an attorney to write this, as it influences how soon the court hears your case. Typically, you'll have a hearing within 24 hours of filing the motion.
The temporary protective order goes into effect when the order has been served to the respondent. Temporary protective orders usually expire after 6 to 12 months. You must petition the Superior Court if you wish for the order to be extended or to be converted to a permanent order.
Filing a motion for a temporary order in divorce can be important when any of the following issues need to be dealt with: Custody and visitation, in which case a temporary order would outline a schedule for when each party has time with the child(ren)
Temporary custody orders often become permanent, but they may change if the evidence presented supports a change. At trial, you have an opportunity to present the court with more evidence than it likely had when it entered the temporary order.
How Long Will a Temporary Order Last? An Ex-parte Protectiveemporary Order will last up to 30 days or until your court hearing. If your court hearing is held in another county or is delayed, the Order can be extended, but this often requires agreement by both parties.
Several key grounds can be used to challenge a TPO effectively. Lack of Evidence: One of the most common reasons to contest a TPO is the absence of substantial evidence. The petitioner must provide sufficient proof of family violence or stalking. If they fail to do so, we can argue that the TPO should not be granted.
Victims of violence can petition a judge for a protective order. If you are a victim of violence, you can file a petition for a temporary protective order. A protective order restrains the accused person, also known as the respondent, from harassing, stalking, or threatening the physical safety of the petitioner.