Temporary Orders

Once a divorce action begins, the court has ways of settling imminent financial and child-related issues in order to establish the status-quo.  Temporary orders are made by the court and are valid until the court holds another hearing or until you arrive at your own settlement.  Along with mandating that the parties to attend court-approved parent education classes, the court may make other orders pendent elite.  (“Pendent elite” is a Latin phrase that means “while the action is pending.”)  If the person obliged to make such payments fails to do so, a judge could order the payments and take steps to enforce that order, by garnishing wages or bank accounts or holding a person in contempt of court.  Our attorneys are skilled at competent and zealous representation at the temporary order stage of a domestic relations action. 

Because of the long-reaching implications of a divorce, one of the best things to do is get competent and zealous legal representation from aggressive and experienced family lawyers.  We represent families throughout Massachusetts, including Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Wayland, Dover, Sherborn, Sudbury, Carlisle, Lexington, Boxford, Georgetown, Topsfield, and other communities in the counties of Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Worcester, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket, Hampton, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire.  We offer an extensive initial consultation where we discuss your family law matter in depth.  We will give you an honest assessment of your case in light of the facts, case law, and our extensive experience.  Contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation or call (781) 461-9800.