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Emergency Custody Order

The Divorce Dictionary is your plain-language guide to 400+ legal, financial, and emotional terms. Whether you're considering divorce or deep in the process, this compassionate glossary helps you feel informed, empowered, and supported—one term at a time. An emergency custody order is a temporary order that gives one parent full custody right away, usually when there’s a safety concern.