Temporary orders are issued during divorce proceedings. These family court orders remain in effect until your divorce concludes. The most common temporary orders address living arrangements, financial terms, and child-related issues. The Board Certified Las Vegas temporary orders lawyers at Abrams & Mayo recognize the importance of securing the terms you deserve before your case resolves. Retain a divorce lawyer in Las Vegas who aggressively advocates for your rights.
How are living and logistical arrangements handled during a divorce?
A primary issue concerns living arrangements. Because it is rarely advisable for divorcing spouses to remain under the same roof, one spouse often obtains other accommodations. Logistical employment conditions may also require modification. If one spouse is not working, the court may require them to seek employment. Additional issues include managing a spousal-owned business, transportation, and pet care.
What financial terms are included in temporary orders?
Temporary spousal support is a primary financial issue in temporary orders. Even if both spouses are employed, one may out-earn the other. The amount one spouse pays during the divorce requires resolution. Regular living expenses require payment, necessitating a formal understanding of which party pays what.
Real estate holdings, including the marital residence, must also be addressed. Often, a home appropriate for both spouses is unsuitable for either individually, leading to a sale. Your lawyer will ask the court to determine the Realtor, the selling price, and the distribution of sale proceeds.
Separating finances is a detailed process. Joint credit cards and bank accounts involve community property considerations, requiring a process to separate joint accounts into individual ones. Complex divorce cases may involve investment portfolios managed by one or both spouses during the marriage. Determining who controls investment decisions must be part of your court filing and your lawyer’s arguments before the court.
How are child custody and support handled during a divorce?
Divorcing spouses with children can expect child custody, care, and support to be addressed in temporary orders. These are not permanent arrangements; the final decree of divorce replaces them. However, the well-being of minor children is a priority for family courts. Issues such as residence, custody, and visitation schedules require court orders. Child support amounts also require determination, as the temporary custody arrangement affects support obligations. School transportation, medical appointments, and holiday schedules are also addressed in temporary orders.
How are temporary orders resolved?
Temporary orders resolve in one of two ways. If both parties agree on all issues, they sign an Order by Stipulation for the judge to authorize. This method is advantageous but uncommon due to the variety of issues and frequent disagreements.
When parties cannot agree, the court holds a hearing for a Motion for Temporary Orders. The family court judge hears arguments from the attorneys representing both spouses. These arguments supplement previous filings, which contain the reasoning and legal precedents for each party’s requests. After hearing from both lawyers, the judge determines the temporary orders that will govern the proceedings.
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