When your divorce case is filed with the court, there will likely be plenty of pressing matters and questions that need to be addressed sooner rather than later. For instance, perhaps you’re consumed with the well-being of your children and who they should stay with during the proceedings. You or your spouse may also want to know how to continue paying bills and who gets to stay in the family home. In a perfect world, these and other matters could be settled permanently and quickly by the judge—perhaps as early as Day 1. But the reality is that some time may pass before a final (and fair) ruling can be made. This is where temporary orders can help.
Temporary orders are exactly that—temporary. But their impact on family law cases, ranging from child custody and child support to spousal maintenance, property division, and more, cannot be overstated. Court orders are designed to address these and many more immediate needs and prevent chaos while you work through the legal process to reach a final ruling.
Tell Me More About Temporary Orders
Unlike a permanent order, where a court has finalized its ruling, a temporary order is a short-term solution for when divorce proceedings are still ongoing. For instance, a judge may rule that the children should stay with the mother until a final ruling can be made on a divorce case. The judge may also rule that one spouse must pay the other spousal maintenance during the divorce proceedings. After all, life doesn’t stop when you’re getting divorced.
Temporary orders can address any of the following issues:
- Possession and access of a child
- Visitation schedules
- Who is responsible for interim attorney fees
- Temporary injunctions
- Child support and spousal maintenance
- Temporary restraining orders
- Temporary protective orders
The bottom line is that temporary orders provide guidance and keep the playing field as balanced as possible for all parties until the judge can work through the case’s particulars to determine who gets what and when. Once everything has been agreed to, the judge can craft a final divorce decree with all the details both parties agreed to.
Will There Always Be a Temporary Order in Every Family Law Case?
No. Generally, one or both parties must file a petition for a temporary order. From there, the issue is discussed separately during a hearing and must be approved by the judge or agreed to by both parties.
You may feel a temporary order is necessary for your unique situation, but they aren’t always approved.
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