Massachusetts Judgment-Temporary Order On Petition-Motion To Change is a court order issued in response to a motion to change a prior court order or judgment. This type of court order is used when a party seeks to modify an existing court order for any number of reasons. This court order is temporary in nature and typically lasts until the court issues a final decision on the matter. The types of motion to change a prior court order or judgment include, but are not limited to: modification of child support, modification of alimony, modification of custody, modification of visitation, and modification of parenting time. The Massachusetts Judgment-Temporary Order On Petition-Motion To Change is issued by the court when it finds that a modification is necessary and in the best interests of the child(men) involved. This court order may be issued by either the Probate and Family Court or by the District Court, depending on the specific circumstances of the case.