Motions & Oppositions
Motions and Oppositions are only filed into EXISTING CASES - these documents will not start a new case.
If you do not have a case yet, visit other parts of the website that tell you how to file a case.
Most hearing are automatically done by video. You should get instructions from the judge's staff on how to join the meeting a few days prior. Learn more about video and phone appearances on the Remote Hearing page.
To jump down to a group of forms, click one of these links:
For TEMPORARY orders before the case is finalized
To CHANGE orders
To ENFORCE orders that are not being followed
Generic Motions / Oppositions / Reply
Other forms you might need (for exhibits, emergency hearings, etc.)
AUTOMATED FORMS INTERVIEW AVAILABLE (divorce cases only)!
If you have a divorce case, there are automated interviews available that will complete some motions for you after you answer some questions (these do not work if your case number ends with a C or a P). At the end of the interview you will have to save them and file them with the family court. It is best to use Chrome or Firefox (Safari is not recommended and not supported).For motions for temporary orders, click here and select the "FAMILY LAW CASES: Motion for Temporary Orders" interview.
For motions to change custody, visitation, or child support, click here and select the "FAMILY LAW CASES: Motion to Modify Child Custody, Visitation, and Child Support" interview.
- A "PDF Fillable" form can be opened using the latest version of Adobe (which is available free of charge) and can be saved to your computer then filled out and saved again with your changes. If you need to download Adobe, click here.
- A "PDF" form can be opened using Adobe (which is available free of charge). The form cannot be completed on your computer, but you can print and complete it by hand. If you need to download Adobe, click here.
For information about how to fill out and file court forms, please read Basics of Court Forms and Filings
Motions/Oppositions for temporary orders before the final order
Visit Temporary Custody or Temporary Divorce Orders for more information about each process.
For DNA / Paternity Issues:
Motion to Establish Paternity and/or for DNA Testing (pdf)
Motion to Establish Paternity and/or for DNA Testing (pdf fillable)
For Child Custody and Child Support Issues ONLY:
Motion for Temporary Custody, Visitation & Child Support (pdf)
Motion for Temporary Custody, Visitation & Child Support (pdf fillable)
Opposition to Motion for Temporary Custody, Visitation & Child Support (pdf)
Opposition to Motion for Temporary Custody, Visitation & Child Support (pdf fillable)
For Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, and Possession of the Home Issues (for Married Parents):
Motion for Temporary Custody, Support and/or Exclusive Possession (pdf)
Motion for Temporary Custody, Support and/or Exclusive Possession (pdf fillable)
Opposition to Motion for Temporary Custody, Support and/or Exclusive Possession (pdf)
Opposition to Motion for Temporary Custody, Support and/or Exclusive Possession (pdf fillable)
For Alimony and Possession of the House Issues ONLY (for Married People Without Child Issues):
Motion for Temporary Spousal Support and/or Exclusive Possession (pdf)
Motion for Temporary Spousal Support and/or Exclusive Possession (pdf fillable)
Opposition to Motion for Temporary Spousal Support and/or Exclusive Possession (pdf)
Opposition to Motion for Temporary Spousal Support and/or Exclusive Possession (pdf fillable)
Motions/Oppositions to change orders
Visit Changing an Order for more information about each process.
To Change Child Custody:
Motion to Modify Custody, Visitation, and Child Support (pdf)
Motion to Modify Custody, Visitation, and Child Support (pdf fillable)
Opposition to Motion to Modify Custody, Visitation, Child Support (pdf)
Opposition to Motion to Modify Custody, Visitation, and Child Support (pdf fillable)
To Relocate with Minor Children:
Motion to Relocate with a Child (pdf)
Motion to Relocate with a Child (pdf fillable)
Opposition to Request to Relocate with a Child (pdf)
Opposition to Request to Relocate with a Child (pdf fillable)
To Change Child Support or Spousal Support:
Motion to Modify Child Support and/or Spousal Support (pdf)
Motion to Modify Child Support and/or Spousal Support (pdf fillable)
Opposition to Motion to Modify Child Support / Spousal Support (pdf)
Opposition to Motion to Modify Child Support / Spousal Support (pdf fillable)
To Select a School when the Parents Disagree:
Motion for School Selection (pdf fillable)
Opposition to Motion for School Selection (pdf fillable)
To "Undo" a Default or a Final Decree:
Motion to Set Aside Default, Decree, or Order (pdf)
Motion to Set Aside Default, Decree, or Order (pdf fillable)
Opposition to Motion to Set Aside Default, Decree, or Order (pdf)
Opposition to Motion to Set Aside Default, Decree, or Order (pdf fillable)
To Reconsider
Motions/Oppositions to enforce orders that are not being followed
Visit Contempt or Enforcing the Custody Order for more information about each process.
To Hold a Person in Contempt:
Motion to Enforce and/or for an Order to Show Cause Regarding Contempt (pdf)
Motion to Enforce and/or for an Order to Show Cause Regarding Contempt (pdf fillable)
Opposition to Motion to Enforce and/or for an Order to Show Cause (pdf)
Opposition to Motion to Enforce and/or for an Order to Show Cause (pdf fillable)
To Enforce Child Custody and Visitation Orders:
Emergency Motion to Enforce Visitation and/or Custody (pdf fillable)
Order Shortening Time (for motion to enforce custody and visitation) (pdf fillable)
For an Order to Produce the Child at a Hearing:
Ex Parte Motion for Order to Produce the Child (pdf fillable)
Order to Produce the Child (pdf fillable)
For an Emergency "Pickup Order:"
Ex Parte Motion for Return of Children (pdf fillable)
Ex Parte Order for Return of Children (pdf fillable)
Generic Motions/Oppositions/Reply
Generic Opposition (pdf fillable)
Reply to Opposition (pdf fillable)
Other forms you might need:
Motion / Opposition Fee Sheet - this is always required even if there is no fee to file your motion/opposition
Motion/Opposition Fee Information Sheet (pdf fillable)
Exhibits: to file exhibits in support of your motion or opposition, use this form:
Exhibit Appendix (pdf fillable)
OST: If you want to ask the judge to reschedule your hearing sooner, use these forms:
OST Instructions - detailed steps about the process
Ex Parte Application for an Order Shortening Time (pdf fillable) - file this with your other forms
Order Shortening Time (pdf fillable) - fill this out and email it to the judge for consideration
Continuance: If you want to ask to move the hearing further out:
Stipulation & Order to Continue Hearing (pdf) - use if the other party will agree to change the hearing
Ex Parte Request & Order to Continue Hearing (pdf fillable) - use this if the other party will not agree
Re-Noticing a hearing: If your motion hearing was cancelled because the other party was not served correctly and you need to reset the hearing, file a Renotice of Motion.
Re-Notice of Motion (pdf fillable)
Re-Notice of Motion Packet w/instructions (pdf)
Proof of service: You must serve the other party with your motion or opposition after you file it by mail or by eservice. If they moved, serve them by mail to their address on file, their actual address, and their actual email address. Fill out and file a Certificate of Service form so the judge knows that you served the other party.
Certificate of Service (pdf fillable) - for mail or eservice
Certificate of Service to Multiple Addresses and Email (pdf fillable) - if the other party moved
