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A motion is heard on a 24 day cycle, meaning that when you file a motion, you can expect that your case will be scheduled before a judge within approximately 24 days. There is often times a motion can be delayed when an adjournment is requested or when the court's calendar requires.
Emergency injunctions are legal pleas for the court to take action to preserve the status quo while the legal process is underway. The idea is that unless the court intervenes, irreparable harm will be done.
You must demonstrate your children are seriously in danger and waiting for a hearing would cause them irreparable harm in order to obtain emergency custody of your children. Understand the court operates under a different definition of the word emergency from what you might have.
Insufficient Evidence: The court requires compelling evidence to grant emergency custody. While you mentioned having videos, pictures, and text messages, the court might have found the evidence insufficient to demonstrate an immediate threat.
In California, emergency custody hearings will take place within 10 days after being granted to the petitioning parent.
In California, emergency custody hearings will take place within 10 days after being granted to the petitioning parent.
If you believe the child is in imminent danger, there is a place on the petition to request immediate, temporary relief. In such cases, a Judge reviews the petition and makes a determination of how best to protect the child. There are no filing fees in Family Court.
In order to get a temporary guardianship, you must prove to the court that there is a true emergency and no other way to prevent the harm that could happen if a temporary guardian is not appointed. If available, you should provide the court with a statement from a doctor or social worker to support your position.
If you want to change or get rid of an order of protection that protects you, we recommend you reach out to a domestic violence advocate to discuss your options. You can file a motion or petition in the court that issued the order of protection asking a Judge to change the terms of the order of protection.
Family Court Order of Protection The burden of proof required is lower, relying on the “preponderance of the evidence” standard. Your presence and active participation in court are necessary. While records are kept private, the courtrooms themselves are open to the public.