Motion for an Interim Order: Domestic Relations – Informational Guide

Overview

This Informational Guide provides a basic, step-by-step guide for making and answering a motion for a temporary (interim) order in a family law case.

This Guide includes an Appendix of formatting examples of documents commonly required to:

• Make a motion for a temporary (interim) motion documents; and
• Answer a motion for a temporary (interim) motion documents.

However, this Guide does not include fillable forms.

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If you prefer the Informational Guide and the Appendix of Formatting Examples as one PDF:

Motion for an Interim Order: Domestic Relation – Informational Guide & Appendix

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Motion for an Interim Order: Domestic Relation – Informational Guide Only

Documents for Making the Motion (Moving Party) – Appendix of Formatting Examples:

• Appendix A: Notice of Motion for Interim Order
• Appendix B: Motion for Interim Order
• Appendix C: Brief in Support of Motion for Interim Order
• Appendix D: Affidavit in Support of Motion for Interim Order
• Appendix E: Affidavit of _____ in Support of Motion for Interim Order
• Appendix F: Affidavit of Service by Mail

Documents for Answering the Motion (Opposing Party) – Appendix of Formatting Examples:

• Appendix G: Answer Brief to Motion for Interim Order
• Appendix H: Affidavit in Support of Answer to Motion for Interim Order
• Appendix I: Affidavit of _____ in Support of Answer to Motion for Interim Order
• Appendix J: Affidavit of Service by Mail

Documents for Both Parties – Appendix of Formatting Examples:

• Appendix K: Financial Statement and Affidavit
• Appendix L: Confidential Information Form
• Appendix M: Interim Order (Proposed)
• Appendix N: Notice of Intent to Cross Examine Witnesses

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