The Ex Parte Application must show there is an emergency such that there will be irreparable harm or immediate danger if the order is not granted. An Ex Parte Application should only be filed when there is not enough time to hear a regularly noticed motion (16 court days minimum).
You can often use Declaration Regarding Notice and Service of Request for Temporary Emergency (Ex Parte) Order (form FL-303) to prove you met the requirements. Your court may have a different form you can use.
Common Scenarios for Emergency Ex Parte Applications Immediate Danger or Risk. Emergency Custody Issues. Violation of Court Orders. Health and Safety Concerns. Property and Financial Issues. Emergency Protective Orders:
A request for ex parte relief must be in writing and include all of the following: (1) An application containing the case caption and stating the relief requested; (2) A declaration in support of the application making the required factual showing; > > Read More..