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Motion to Modify By filing this motion, you are asking the court to change something in your final order. You must be able to show that there has been a "substantial change in circumstances" since the last court order.
Parents can sign a written agreement (technically called a “power of attorney”) giving you the authority to care for their child if they know they will not be able to take care of the child temporarily. For example, if the parents will be away for work, in jail, or getting medical treatment.
To file for temporary emergency custody, you will file it by order to show cause with an affidavit and petition for custody attached. You will file the application in the family court in the county your child resides in.
Temporary Order: The emergency custody order will stay in place until the court schedules a more in-depth custody hearing. During this time, you and your attorney should continue to gather evidence and build your case for the final custody decision.
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.
After granting temporary custody, certain rights regarding their child are retained by the non-custodial parent, although these rights may be limited or modified depending on the specific terms of the custody arrangement and any court orders or agreements in place.
A motion either requires a hearing or doesn't, and the judge may decide whether to hold a hearing on certain motions on a case-by-case basis. You may request a hearing on your motion. For a non-hearing motion, the court will decide based only on written submissions, such as memoranda or briefs, in legalese.
You will need to go back to the court where your order was issued and file modification forms. There will probably be a new hearing on the issue. You may also want to consult with an attorney to see if filing for a modification is appropriate under the circumstances of your case.
If you want to file a motion, the process is generally something like this: You write your motion. You file your motion with the court clerk. The court clerk inserts the date and time your motion will be heard by the judge. You “serve” (mail) your motion to the other side.
The court will schedule your hearing. During this hearing, the judge makes sure both your Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer and the prosecution are ready to proceed. The judge also hears any legal arguments related to the motion your lawyer has to make.