Assistance in Seeking Emergency Child Custody and Visitation Orders
In some situations, children of divorced or single parents may be threatened or in danger when spending time with one of their parents. If this arises, it may be necessary to seek an emergency order to protect the child's well-being.
At the Bez Law Firm, P.C. in Sacramento, our attorneys represent concerned parents or guardians in ex parte hearings. In these cases, we understand the urgency required and work as efficiently as possible to ensure the safety of your family.
To schedule a free consultation with a knowledgeable family lawyer, contact us at 916-643-9624.
What is an ex parte hearing?
An ex parte hearing seeks immediate relief from the Court. Generally, very little notice of the ex parte hearing is given to the other side. Ex Parte hearings are often won or lost in the initial pleadings and often times the parties do not get to speak to the judge directly. Therefore, it is imperative, if you have been noticed for an ex parte hearing or if you need to call for an ex parte hearing that you meet with an attorney immediately.
The purpose of an ex parte hearing is to obtain emergency orders from the Court. In the family law context, these orders could include emergency modification of child custody and visitation orders or domestic violence restraining orders.
Why might emergency orders be necessary?
There are a myriad of reasons why an emergency order from the Court may be necessary. Reasons may include:
- Domestic Violence
- Unsatisfactory living environment for children
- Sexual Abuse
- Exposure to inappropriate situations
- Neglect
- Failure to follow Court orders that puts a person in danger
- Child Abduction
If you believe that emergency orders are necessary, it is best that you seek legal advice as soon as possible. More importantly, if you believe that you or your child may be in immediate danger, contact law enforcement as soon as possible.
Contact Us
The attorneys at the Bez Law Firm, P.C., understand the ex parte process and have successfully brought and defended numerous ex parte motions. If you believe that your case needs immediate relief from the Court, do not hesitate to contact us.
