To change or modify a court order, a party must file a petition with the court requesting the change. Learn about the types of orders the courts can issue and how to modify and enforce them.Plus, how to be sure you're following your court orders correctly. It's basically a motion with an affidavit, and it's something the court clerk can provide a form for or a local lawyer can prepare. Customer. A pendente lite (temporary) order may be used to settle custody and visitation issues until the parties can fully litigate or settle their case. The Virginia Judicial System has a number of forms for each court available on the court's form page. Modifications to child support may be temporary or permanent. Temporary orders are typical in cases where an emergency arises. I ask the Court to modify other temporary orders as follows: I pray that the Court grant the Motion to Modify Temporary Orders. Respectfully submitted,.