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FM-FH-100-Motion for Temp Orders - 1 RespondentLegal-aid form

Petitioner’s Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Temporary Injunction and Temporary Orders (1 Respondent)

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This form is used by a person who has filed a case to ask the court for immediate orders to protect children. It asks the judge to temporarily stop the other parent or person from doing certain things that could harm the children.

The court describes it as: Use to request orders to protect a child in an emergency (1 Respondent).

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a person believes the children are in immediate danger or need temporary rules set up regarding custody and visitation while the main case is pending.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The Petitioner, who is the person who started the main case, fills out this form. This form is addressed to the court.
What kind of orders can I ask for?
You can ask for temporary orders about restraining the other parent, or temporary orders about custody and visitation for the children.
Does this form require a hearing?
The form discusses temporary orders that are effective until notice can be served on the Respondent and a hearing can be held.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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