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.
While a petition initiates the divorce case, a motion is a tool used within the case to address immediate needs or concerns.
When you file your motion, the court clerk will insert the date, time, and place of the hearing on your motion. You must then “serve” (mail) a copy of your filed motion (including all exhibits and the date, time, and place of hearing) to all other parties in the case.
In order to get a temporary order in place during a divorce proceeding, an official request for that order must be made to the court. Formally, this request is known as a motion, and a motion for a temporary order in divorce will explain what is being requested and why this request is being made.
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.
To address the immediate needs of the children involved, a motion for temporary custody is filed to establish a temporary arrangement until a final custody agreement is reached.
A motion is a legal action that an attorney takes to get an issue into the courtroom and for a judge to rule on it. When you file the petition for divorce, your attorney could request a motion for temporary child support while waiting.
Mistake #1: Waiting Too Long to Get a Divorce. If you know your marriage is over but just want to wait a little longer, a lot of bad things can happen. When emotions run high, you may find yourself in a physical altercation that could result in an arrest or protective order.
A judge may issue temporary orders (also known in some states as "pendente lite or PL orders") whenever a couple separates. The orders may address any serious issue the couple wants a court order for during the pendency of the divorce proceedings.
While either party in a divorce can file a motion for a temporary order, when these motions have been filed, the court will set a hearing date for the motion. During the hearing, a judge will typically ask questions of both parties and, ultimately, issue a ruling regarding the motion.