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Motion for an Interim Order: Domestic Relations – Informational Guide

Overview

This Informational Guide provides a basic, step-by-step guide for making and answering a motion for a temporary (interim) order in a family law case.

This Guide includes an Appendix of formatting examples of documents commonly required to:

  • Make a motion for a temporary (interim) motion documents; and
  • Answer a motion for a temporary (interim) motion documents.

However, this Guide does not include fillable forms.


IMPORTANT: ND Legal Self Help Center staff and court employees are not allowed to give legal advice and cannot help you create legal documents or complete any forms. If you are unsure how to proceed, consult an attorney.

If you prefer the Informational Guide and the Appendix of Formatting Examples as one PDF:

Motion for an Interim Order: Domestic Relation – Informational Guide & Appendix

If you prefer to look at the Informational Guide and the Appendix of Formatting Examples separately:

Motion for an Interim Order: Domestic Relation – Informational Guide Only

Documents for Making the Motion (Moving Party) – Appendix of Formatting Examples:

Documents for Answering the Motion (Opposing Party) – Appendix of Formatting Examples:

Documents for Both Parties – Appendix of Formatting Examples:


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