Kick-Out Order
Written By Fresh Starts Registry
Pronounced: kick-out OR-der
What it means: A kick-out order is a court order that tells one spouse they must move out of the shared home, often due to safety concerns like emotional or physical abuse.
Example: “The court gave me a kick-out order so I could stay in the house with the kids after he threatened me.”
When it's used: Early in the process if there’s a need for safety, protection, or separation.
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