‘Temporary orders’ apply before final divorce
Q: My lawyer keeps talking to me about “temporary orders.” I have no idea what she is talking about, and her explanation makes less sense each time we talk. Can you tell me what these are?
A: If she cannot explain “temporary orders,” you have a serious communication issue. Unfortunately, many lawyers forget that “lawyerspeak” is foreign to individuals dealing with the Domestic Relations Court for the first time.
The easiest way to understand temporary orders is to recognize that many months might go by after a divorce complaint is filed and before a final decision is required to be made by a judge. Cases are often delayed for 12 to 18 months, depending on the complexity and circumstances.
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