A New York Order to Show Cause is a court order issued by a judge in the state of New York. It requires a party in a legal dispute to appear before the court and show cause why a particular action should not be taken. This type of order is commonly used in divorce, custody, and other family law matters. The Order to Show Cause is also used in civil proceedings such as landlord-tenant disputes, debt collection, and foreclosure proceedings. There are two types of New York Order to Show Cause: temporary and final. A temporary Order to Show Cause is used to seek temporary relief from the court, such as a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction. A final Order to Show Cause is used to seek a permanent resolution to the dispute, such as a permanent injunction or a judgment.