Domestic violence restraining order (MGL c. Learn how to request a temporary, immediate child custody or parenting time order while you wait for your case to go through the system.The clerk will provide you with the forms that you need to fill out or you can find links to the forms you will need at our MA Download Court Forms page. Temporary (ex parte) orders: When you go to court to file for an abuse prevention order, you can request a temporary ex parte order. To change a custody order, you also need to file in Probate and Family Court. This interview helps you fill out up to 8 forms you need to ask the court for a 209A restraining order. The first step is to go to the courthouse to fill out an application (complaint) for a restraining order. A 209A Order from a District Court can provide you with temporary support and custody of your minor children. Does either parent expose your child to domestic violence? If a married parent asks for a temporary custody order, how does the judge decide?