This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
​ 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.
You should respond by using corresponding points. You don't want the court - or the judge's law clerk to have to search your response to see how it does or does not align with the motion. You want your response to be as clear as possible. And aligning /corresponding your responses can be very helpful to you.
If You Have Been Noticed of an Ex Parte Hearing You are not required to file a Response to the Ex Parte request. However, you may submit a response along with valid proof of service to the moving party via the Court's dropbox by a.m. on the scheduled ex parte hearing date.
Usually the court will not consider child's preference unless the child is at least 14 years old.
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)
To modify the order, you must show the judge there is an issue that cannot wait to be resolved at trial. These matters include such issues as child endangerment or a parent violating the terms of the order. To modify temporary custody orders, you will need to include your reasoning for filing a motion to modify.
The appellate courts have been clear that a voluntary dismissal generally automatically vacates all existing temporary orders. If a plaintiff files an appropriate Rule 41 dismissal, all interlocutory, temporary orders also are nullified without any requirement for court action.
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.