What are Temporary Orders?

If an agreement cannot be reached between the parties concerning whom the children are going to live with or how much money is needed to help with their expenses, it may be necessary to obtain temporary orders from the court. temporary orders can also be sought for the right to temporarily live in the family residence, for payment of certain community debts or for spousal maintenance sometimes known as alimony. Sometimes these temporary orders may ripen into permanent orders but only if the parties agree or if the court determines, after trial, that the orders are still appropriate.