The court can issue temporary orders that outline specific actions that must take place immediately and last until the final divorce hearing. Examples of things covered in temporary orders are child support, spousal support and child custody. These orders are legally binding and not following them will mean finding yourself in contempt of court. If found in contempt, you can be jailed or fined according to the discretion of the judge.
Steps Involved in The Divorce Process
By Cathy Meyer, About.com Guide
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- Marital Separation
- Filing An Original Petition For Divorce
- Temporary Divorce Court Orders
- Discovery Phase of Divorce
- Divorce Mediation
- Divorce Court
- After Divorce Court
- Appealing A Divorce Order
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