This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
​ Decide whether you agree with the Motion filed by the other party. ​ If you agree with the Motion, work with the other party to complete and file a Stipulation. ​ If you decide that you oppose the Motion (or some part of it) complete and file a Statement Opposing the Motion and its supporting documents.
In drafting any temporary custody agreement it is important that the child's parent define the duration of the agreement and set forth details regarding where the child will reside and who has a right to visitation with the child.
You should respond by using corresponding points. You don't want the court - or the judge's law clerk to have to search your response to see how it does or does not align with the motion. You want your response to be as clear as possible. And aligning /corresponding your responses can be very helpful to you.
Filing a motion for a temporary order in divorce can be important when any of the following issues need to be dealt with: Custody and visitation, in which case a temporary order would outline a schedule for when each party has time with the child(ren)
Temporary reliefs require a special hearing that provides an impermanent solution based on the circumstances and are typically resolved through settlement negotiations or mediation. When a judge grants a motion for temporary relief, the order will only remain in effect until the formal proceedings are completed.
The appellate courts have been clear that a voluntary dismissal generally automatically vacates all existing temporary orders. If a plaintiff files an appropriate Rule 41 dismissal, all interlocutory, temporary orders also are nullified without any requirement for court action.
Emphasis is often placed on several key points: The child's relationship with each parent and extended family. Each parent's willingness to facilitate and comply with visitation arrangements. The ability of each parent to nurture and provide care for the child.
If You Have Been Noticed of an Ex Parte Hearing You are not required to file a Response to the Ex Parte request. However, you may submit a response along with valid proof of service to the moving party via the Court's dropbox by a.m. on the scheduled ex parte hearing date.
Filing a Motion via E-filing You can e-file using a personal computer or at one of the public access eFile workstations offered at the Daley Center and in suburban courthouses. You must have an email address to e-file.
The hearings are of short duration with limited testimony and evidence being presented. The Judge's focus at temporary hearings is to work out at a short term solution to disputed issues that seems reasonably fair to both parties in the mind of the Judge.