Emergency Custody Order
Written By Fresh Starts Registry
Pronounced: ee-MUR-juhn-see KUSS-tuh-dee OR-der
What it means: An emergency custody order is a temporary order that gives one parent full custody right away, usually when there’s a safety concern.
Example: “I filed for an emergency custody order after my ex left our child alone overnight.”
When it's used: During urgent situations when a child may be at risk.
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