Filing Emergency Custody Order

Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To provide you with accurate information, could you please tell me if your divorce proceeding is already underway or if you are just beginning it?

Hello ****, starting a divorce proceeding in California generally involves the following steps:
*. File a Petition and Summons: You'll need to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and a Summons to start the legal process.
*. Serve Your Spouse: The served party then has 30 days to respond.
*. Disclosure: Both parties disclose their financial information to each other.
*. Negotiation: If possible, parties negotiate a settlement.
Child custody is often decided as part of the divorce process. If you and your spouse can't agree, a court will decide based on the child's best interests.

To file an emergency child custody order in New Mexico, follow these steps:
*. Obtain and complete the necessary forms from your local courthouse.
*. Describe the emergency situation in detail.
*. File the forms with the court clerk.
*. Attend the hearing scheduled by the court.
Remember, an "emergency" typically involves an immediate risk to the child.

To file an emergency custody order in Sacramento, California:
*. Obtain the necessary forms: Request for Order and Temporary Emergency (Ex Parte) Orders.
*. Fill out the forms detailing the emergency situation.
*. File the forms with the Sacramento County Family Court.
*. Attend the hearing which is usually scheduled within a few days.
Remember, this is for situations where the child is in immediate danger.

"Ex parte" is a Latin term that means "for one party." In legal terms, an ex parte proceeding is one conducted for the benefit of only one party. Ex parte can also refer to motions for orders that can be granted without waiting for a response from the other party.