Request for Order

A motion in a family law matter is called a “Request for Order” or RFO. This means that whenever a party to a family law matter wishes to ask the court to make any temporary orders, or any post-judgment orders, they will file a Request for Order. A Request for Order then sets a hearing date. The form that is filed is called a Request for Order, which is simply a motion.


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An RFO might be filed for any of the following topics:


  • Request for child support or temporary alimony
  • Modify a temporary or permanent child or spousal support order
  • A request to sell a family residence
  • A request for child custody and visitation orders
  • A request for a parent to be allowed to “move away” with a child out of the Orange County area
  • Requests for payment of health insurance
  • Requests for reimbursement of money
  • A motion to determine child and/or spousal support arrears
  • A motion to restrict the liberties of a party in violation of the Automatic Temporary Restraining Order


We can prepare your documents, file them in court, obtain a court date and serve the other party. We can also refer an attorney to represent you on a limited scope basis, which is representation for your hearing only. The attorney will charge a flat fee for a limited scope appearance.


EX-PARTE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE / REQUEST FOR ORDER

An Ex-Parte Request for Order is an “emergency hearing.” You can get into court within 2-3 days or even sooner depending on the time it takes to prepare the documentation for your Ex-Parte. An Ex-Parte is only an option when there is an emergency situation needing an immediate Court order, such as the other parent has abducted your child, leaving the state with your child, or your child is in a dangerous situation.

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We know it can be hard during these difficult times. We offer all new clients a free consultation. 


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