TRO Affidavit - Change of Custodial Parent or Geographic Restriction
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This form is a sworn statement used when asking the court for temporary orders that might change who has the main right to decide where a child lives or change the area where the child must live. It requires the person signing to state that the requested orders are in the child's best interest.
The court describes it as: Sworn statement used when asking for temporary orders to change custodial parent or geographic restriction.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when a person is asking the court for temporary orders related to custody or where the child must live.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This is an affidavit used when asking for temporary orders to change the custodial parent or change the child's required living area. Great care must be taken when filling it out.
- Who should sign this form?
- The person signing this affidavit must appear in person before a notary. The person signing is the Petitioner who has filed a Motion for Temporary Orders.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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