You can find information on this page about how to get temporary orders in place, and how to respond to a motion for temporary orders filed against you. Nevada family law courts can grant emergency child custody motions when they have temporary emergency jurisdiction over a child.For information about how to fill out and file court forms, please read Basics of Court Forms. An emergency custody order is a temporary custody order that a parent may be able to obtain without a full hearing and even without the other parent present. STEP 1: Complete the "Motion for Temporary Order without Notice. Filing a motion in family court is a way to ask the judge to make a specific decision in your case. This guide is intended to provide basic information about the handling of child custody matters in Las Vegas and throughout Clark County, Nevada. After the judge makes a decision, someone has to write up the decision into a formal court order. Learn more about each step below. Our Las Vegas and Henderson child custody attorneys are ready to take action immediately on your behalf and put our extensive experience to work for you.
