The importance of temporary order hearings in Ohio divorces
People preparing for divorce want to ensure that the final orders issued by a judge include terms that they believe are reasonable and appropriate. That focus on permanent orders can actually leave people at a disadvantage.
Temporary court orders issued in a divorce case can have an impact on the final orders entered by a judge hearing a divorce case. They also influence people’s living arrangements, finances and schedules during the divorce. It is, therefore, of the utmost importance that divorcing spouses and parents concerned about custody matters present their cases effectively at hearings for temporary court orders.
What temporary orders are often necessary when couples divorce?
Temporary custody orders
Parents have to share responsibility for their children as soon as they separate or begin the divorce process. Temporary custody orders help establish a baseline regarding parental authority and parenting time. While judges may put more consideration into the permanent order issued at the end of the divorce, the terms of the temporary order and the way the parents comply with that order can have a powerful impact on the final order.
Temporary support orders
Financial assistance is often critical for parents with more parenting time or dependent spouses. The financial pressure created by support orders can also impact the finances and standard of living of the paying spouse or parent. Ensuring that the courts have accurate information about family and financial circumstances can help ensure that the terms set in a temporary support order are adequate for the immediate financial needs of the spouse or the children.
Property orders
Technically, property division doesn’t occur until the end of the divorce process. However, the courts may issue temporary orders related to marital property. Judges may issue orders forbidding the sale of joint resources or freezing financial accounts to prevent the misuse or dissipation of marital assets and income.
The right terms and temporary orders can make it easier for people to manage their affairs and parental responsibilities until the courts finalize their divorces. While judges may revisit and revise the terms set in temporary orders at the end of the divorce process, temporary orders are still of the utmost importance for people on the cusp of divorce. Discussing priorities and concerns about Ohio divorce proceedings with a family law attorney can be helpful for those in the early stages of divorce.
