Temporary Relief Hearings How Can They Impact Your Divorce Case? Like most legal processes, a divorce can take some time to finalize. Because of this, a judge may find it necessary to rule in favor of a temporary relief hearing, which is an early ruling of a case to resolve issues relating to important financial matters. Temporary relief hearings are especially useful for correcting the behavior of a spouse who cuts off the family or other spouse financially or uses children to obtain leverage in the early stages of the divorce.
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THE AUTHORIZATION
Divorce court judges understand that some people will go to extreme lengths to force their spouse into taking a poor settlement or dropping the divorce. However, unless there is a life-or-death emergency, most judges will not allow spouses to schedule a temporary relief hearing until they have attempted to settle their divorce through mediation. Since most individuals settle their entire divorce at early mediation, judges believe mediation should be the first step.
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. As a parent, you probably know exercise is important for your children’s physical development. It helps build healthy bones, muscles, and joints and reduces the risk of developing diabetes and other diseases later in life. But did you know that physical activity also has many mental and behavioral health benefits? It’s been shown to improve children’s cognitive skills and concentration, boost their self-esteem, and reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. One of the best ways to encourage healthy behaviors in your children is by modeling them yourself. Studies have found that more than 80% of adolescents and adults are not getting enough aerobic activity, showing that children often follow in their parents’ footsteps and that exercising together can benefit everyone. You may be thinking it’s hard enough just to get yourself to the gym, but Stephen Virgilio, author of “Active Start for Healthy Kids,” encourages parents not to limit themselves to traditional forms of exercise. Instead, think of exercise more broadly as “leading an active lifestyle.” And remember that exercise can be fun and a great way to get in more family time.
THE TIME GIVEN
These hearings are usually 30-minute meetings, giving each spouse 15 minutes to present their side of the case. The reason behind this short amount of time is to ensure only the most important testimony and evidence are presented. Each party will have the opportunity to present evidence from potential witnesses on issues involving setting a temporary time-sharing schedule for the children, determining alimony and child support, and addressing the issue of how much a spouse will need to pay their lawyer through trial.
THE IMPACT OF THE CASE
Although temporary relief rulings are temporary, they go a long way toward influencing the settlement of a case. When a judge does not give a spouse what they want on temporary alimony or child custody, that spouse will feel as though they’re fighting an uphill battle to get a different result from the same judge at trial. Typically, someone who is in this position will settle their case rather than pay their divorce attorney the significant costs of trial for the same result. If you believe a temporary relief hearing will benefit your case, it’s important to talk to your divorce attorney. Your lawyer understands this process and how to present your case to the judge.
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1. Create a walking ritual. Start walking around the neighborhood before or after dinner each night. Aim for a 20-minute stroll.
2. Have a dance party. Clear some space in the living room, make a playlist with everyone’s favorite tunes, and boogie down for as long as you have the energy. 3. Turn chores into games. Dirt has invaded from outer space and must be eliminated. Set the scene with your kids, grab your tools, and get to work removing the enemy while having fun. 4. Incorporate simple exercises into screen time. Start by making up fun names for exercises like situps or jumping jacks. Then, challenge each other to see who can do the most during your favorite show’s commercial breaks. 5. Get fit in the great outdoors. Cleaning up the yard, planting and maintaining a garden, or just running around outside are all great ways to get in more movement.
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