Motion To Modify Temporary Orders In Montgomery
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If the parents do not agree to the change, they must appear in court. As far as temporary custody orders go, though, judges are typically more reluctant to modify these orders. To modify the order, you must show the judge there is an issue that cannot wait to be resolved at trial.
If you file a motion to change a temporary custody order, the judge may schedule a hearing to gather facts and information from all the witnesses. The court may, alternatively, choose to make a decision based on the affidavits and other paperwork you and the other parent submit.
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If you want to change a temporary custody order, you'll have to file a motion, write an affidavit (written statement), and collect other affidavits from professionals, neighbors, friends, and family members who support your motion.
​ Decide whether you agree with the Motion filed by the other party. ​ If you agree with the Motion, work with the other party to complete and file a Stipulation. ​ If you decide that you oppose the Motion (or some part of it) complete and file a Statement Opposing the Motion and its supporting documents.
To request a modification of a court order, you will likely need to show that there has been a substantial change in circumstances that has happened since the order was issued. You will need to go back to the court where your order was issued and file modification forms.
File a motion to modify the custody order: This is the first step in overturning an emergency custody order. If you want to modify or overturn the original order, you must file a motion with the court that gave it.
Judges will leave it up to the parties, but if the parties cannot agree, judges will decide based on what is in the best interest of the children. If what has been working is seen as in the children's best interest, the judge may convert the temp order into a permanent one.
A change in circumstances is when something important in a family's life changes, like when a parent loses their job or gets sick.
