No information is available for this page. A motion is a written request made to the court, asking the judge to issue an order.This guide contains generic forms and instructions for filing a typical motion, opposition, or reply in California state court. The "law and motion" practice in California family law cases is conducted through a motion called a "Request for Order" or RFO. (a) Proportionate Assignment. Motions are written documents that ask the court to make orders. Motions can come before, during, or after the trial. Before filing a motion, you must call counsel for the opposing party to discuss and try to resolve the issue that has led to the need for a motion. A motion is how you request that a court order someone to do something in your lawsuit. When a translation is complete, you assume the risk of any inaccuracies, errors or other problems encountered.