Can I move out of state and then file for divorce?
Can I move out of state and then file for divorce?
Moving out of state before filing for divorce could hinder your child’s relationship with their other parent. Thus, the general rule is that you can’t move to another state prior to filing for divorce or while your case still pending.
What does motion for temporary orders mean?
Temporary orders are made by family courts at a hearing when couples separate. Decisions on issues that must be resolved quickly are made, and given temporary effect, until family court decisions can be made in a formal divorce hearing or until the parties agree through mediation or negotiation.
What to expect at a temporary orders hearing?
Typically, a temporary orders hearing will be handled in one of two ways, either by calling witnesses (including the parties) to the stand and asking them questions aimed at eliciting direct testimony from them (referred to as an “evidentiary hearing”) or by your attorney offering summaries of what witnesses would say.
Do temporary custody orders become permanent?
In most cases, temporary custody stays in place until the divorce order is finalized. In the end, the court decides permanent custody decisions based on what best supports a child’s safety, welfare, health, and stability.
How long does it take to get temporary custody orders?
Interim orders (also known as Temporary Orders) are heard usually between 2-3 months after an Initiating Application is filed, and last until the Final Order is made, which is when the case is closed.
What does it mean to have temporary custody?
Temporary child custody, issued through a temporary custody order, is a court’s decision to award physical custody of a minor child to one parent pending a final determination of custody. The court may appoint a lawyer to act on the child’s behalf and represent his or her interests.
