How Do I Prepare for Temporary Orders? By: Jeremy L. Gonzalez and Robert S. Griffin This article is in no way a replacement for legal advice, or having an attorney, but it does serve as an outline on how to prepare for Temporary Orders. What are Temporary Orders? This is a questions asked by many starting a Divorce or asking for a Modification to their Parental Orders. Temporary Orders is a process requested after the initial Petition for Divorce or modification is filed. This process often starts within one month of the initial filing of the petition and any granted orders must be followed until modification by the Court or the final orders are granted. Temporary Orders starts with the creation of a Notice for Temporary Orders, and the Court then uses its discretion to set the hearing.  Many Courts require mediation prior to the hearing.  At the hearing the Court will decide issues, such as the Conservatorship or access to the children, possession of properties, control of a business, or debt required to be paid before trial. A mediated settlement agreement or a Court’s ruling leads to a written order granted by the Court and signed by the Judge. […]

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