How to prove an ex parte motion will be approved?

A recorded voicemail with a date stamp would be the ideal form of proof. Regardless of the type of evidence submitted, where an irreparable risk to a child is clearly shown, the court’s will approve the ex parte motion.

What’s the difference between an ex parte and an emergency?

One reason is likely a misunderstanding over the word, “emergency,” which the NH Judicial Branch uses as the parenthetical title of the ex parte motion form, i.e., “Ex Parte (Emergency) Motion.” What is an “emergency” to a concerned parent may not be an “emergency” to the court, and indeed the two are more frequently dissimilar.

What happens if you don’t reply to a discovery request?

Motions To Compel: requesting the Judge to enter an order that the other party must reply to the discovery requests. This is a pleading to the Judge, letting the Judge know: 1. That you had sent discovery requests; 2. When you sent the discovery requests; 3. What the deadline for replying was; 4. That she missed the deadline; 5.

Can a contempt of court motion be brought Ex parte?

In general, a motion for contempt must receive a hearing, and notice must be served upon the other party. This explains why a contempt motion cannot be brought to the court ex parte, because it denies the litigant proper notice and potentially would involve a substantial deprivation of liberty.

What happens when you file an ex parte motion?

There are other situations where emergency orders are appropriate, but these are the most common. In a situation where getting an immediate order is urgent, you can petition the court without notifying and serving the other party. This is known as an ex parte motion or application. What happens during this process varies in each state.

What happens after an ex parte hearing is denied?

A sheriff or other law enforcement officer serves the respondent, who is also known as the defendant in some states. The purpose of the hearing is to make sure the other party has been given his or her due process rights. If the judge denies your ex parte application, a hearing may still be held shortly after the denial.

Can a judge issue an ex parte order?

The judge can grant the ex parte motion and issue a temporary order, such as a temporary full custody order or a temporary restraining order. Because the other party was not present, the order is only temporary. Some examples of ex parte orders are orders that:

Can a motion to compel discovery be used?

Motion to Compel Discovery/Order of Compliance Attorneys will need to use discovery tools creatively in order to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their client’s case in order to create the most effective strategies throughout litigation. At times, opposing counsel may be uncooperative or fail to provide necessary discovery materials.