If you need a judge to make an order as soon as possible due to an emergency, you can file a request for a temporary emergency order. A Temporary Emergency order is only issued upon a showing of irreparable harm or immediate danger as set forth in Family Code.This video is a step-by-step guide to filing an exporter. This means that whenever a family law litigant wishes to ask the court to make any temporary orders, or any post-judgment orders, they will file a motion. If you already have a temporary emergency order or you are requesting a temporary emergency order then this video is applicable to you. Complete the attached forms in black ink. Scan your completed forms and save as a single PDF file. These orders establish temporary custody arrangements until the court makes a final judgment. Petition: The first document is the request. It is also called an application or a motion.