Temporary Relief Order Attorney for Child Custody & Support, Spousal Maintenance & Asset Protection

A petition for temporary relief is designed to restore the parties to the same position they were in before the marriage breakdown, and can be sought at any time during the divorce process.

Temporary relief petitions can address a variety of issues, including (but not limited to):

• Spousal maintenance
• Child support
• Temporary child custody
• Health insurance responsibilities
• Asset freezes
• Attorney’s Fees
• Assigning ownership of pets
• Restraining vengeful acts

The length of a temporary relief order can vary significantly from case to case, but it will not extend past the formal dissolution of a marriage. Once a final divorce judgment is entered, the terms of the final order become effective.

Illinois courts are not supposed to consider a temporary order in a final divorce disposition; thus, final orders are not typically influenced by temporary orders. However, orders allocating parenting time can foreshadow final parental responsibility determinations, as judges often find that a consistent parenting-time schedule is in a child’s best interests.

If you are interested in obtaining a temporary order, the first step is to file for divorce. After that, a motion for a temporary order can be filed with the same court where the divorce petition was submitted.

In the petition, the party seeking relief must specify why it is needed and what directives should be included in the order. As an experienced Rockford divorce attorney, I can help navigate through every step of the divorce and temporary order process, handling all legal filings and tracking critical deadlines.

Yes. If either party experiences a significant change in circumstances, as a temporary relief lawyer serving Rockford and the surrounding communities, I can file a motion to reassess the temporary order seeking to maintain a lifestyle comparable to their pre-divorce status.

Illinois Courts often award fair parenting time to both parties, as it is believed that a relationship with both parents is typically in the best interests of a child. However, the Court may deviate if significant evidence is presented to demonstrate that a relationship with the other parent would be harmful to the best interests of the child.

An allocation agreement outlines how much time each parent is entitled to, as well as the terms of how the parenting time can be exercised. They also often outline who will be responsible for making critical decisions regarding vital issues, such as education, religion, medical care, and extra-curricular activities.