There is no set number because there are any number of reasons a continuance could be asked for.
Motions to continue are not automatically granted. There must be a showing of good cause for the continuance to be granted. Do not assume your motion to continue was granted just because you filed a motion.
Every matter submitted for determination to a judge of the superior court for decision shall be determined and a ruling made not later than sixty days from submission thereof, in ance with Section 21. Article VI of the Arizona Constitution.
Before an Arbitrator is Appointed When filing a complaint, the plaintiff also must file a Certificate of Compulsory Arbitration which states the monetary amount of the controversy. If the case is designated an arbitration case, an arbitrator is appointed once an answer to the complaint is filed.
If you have a court date and you are not able to attend, or if you must provide documents to the court and cannot meet the deadline, you must file a Motion to Continue and a Notice of Hearing. Your request for a continuance and hearing must be filed as far in advance as possible.
In a Nutshell: A judge may deny a Motion to Continue filed by the prosecution, even if it foreseeably means a motion to suppress may be granted, resulting in dismissal of the case.
A document that starts a case where the person filing is asking the court to make additional orders to force compliance with an already existing order.
If you're doing it on your own, however, you may contact your court clerk for information on how to do this. The motion has to state what your ex-spouse isn't doing, what areas he or she is in violation of. It must clarify why he or she ought to be held in contempt of the divorce decree. You must prove your case.
You don't need an attorney to file a Motion for Contempt, but it is a good idea to have one. If you decide to represent yourself, you can go to the courthouse that made the order and ask for help at the Court Service Center.
Temporary Orders These orders may address issues such as spousal support, child custody, visitation, and child support until a final decree is issued. Temporary orders are usually granted only if there is a need for immediate relief, such as if one spouse is in danger or if there is a dispute over custody or support.