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Publication date: 25.07.2025
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№ Stage Term (days) Cost
  • 1
    STAGE 1: Initial Consultation and Situation Assessment
    1 $544.50

    STAGE 1: Initial Consultation and Situation Assessment

     

    Attorney's actions:

    • Conducting urgent client consultation (including video call on the day of request).
    • Gathering primary information: family circumstances, existing court decisions or agreements, evidence of threats (violence, abuse, neglect).
    • Evaluating court jurisdiction and state legal framework.
    • Determining grounds for filing emergency petition (ex parte/emergency custody).
  • 2
    STAGE 2: Preparation and Filing of Emergency Petition
    2 $2,057.00

    STAGE 2: Preparation and Filing of Emergency Petition

     

    Attorney's actions:

    • Preparation of required documents:
    1. Emergency Motion for Custody (petition)
    2. Supporting Affidavit (sworn written testimony)
    3. Proposed Order (draft court order)
    • Attaching evidence: medical reports, police records, photos/videos, school letters, etc.
    • Filing document package with the court (typically in person or via electronic system).
    • Requesting ex parte consideration (without notifying the other party).
  • 3
    STAGE 3: Representation at Emergency Custody Hearing
    1 $1,573.00

    STAGE 3: Representation at Emergency Custody Hearing

     

    Attorney's actions:

    • Participation in hearing, preparing client for testimony (oral or written).
    • Advocating client's position before the judge: presenting threats to child, justifying need for immediate intervention.
    • Coordinating with experts or witnesses (if required).
    • Obtaining temporary court order (interim custody rights, no-contact order etc.).
  • 4
    STAGE 4: Subsequent Case Management (Full Custody Hearing)
    28 $3,630.00

    STAGE 4: Subsequent Case Management (Full Custody Hearing)

     

    Attorney's actions:

    • Explaining next case steps to client (full custody or modification proceedings).
    • Preparing for subsequent court hearing, including long-term strategy development.
    • If needed - filing additional motions or requests (subpoenas, discovery).
In general
32 $7,804.50

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Emergency Custody Petition in the USA

Family circumstances can change suddenly - in cases of violence, threats to child safety, or lack of proper care. In such situations, filing an emergency custody petition in the USA (Emergency Custody Order) becomes a critical step. The law firm Consultant provides immediate legal support to protect the child's interests and act in accordance with the law as quickly as possible.

 

What's Included in Our Emergency Custody Petition Service

Our legal assistance covers the entire process:

  • Situation analysis and establishing legal grounds for filing an emergency petition
  • Evidence collection: testimonies, documents, records, medical certificates, etc.
  • Preparation and filing of the petition with the court (Emergency Petition for Custody)
  • Court representation during the hearing
  • Monitoring temporary order enforcement and further case management

When necessary, we also initiate emergency custody hearings and coordinate with social services.

 

Why Legal Assistance is Crucial for Emergency Custody Petitions

Child custody cases are highly sensitive and require legal precision. Hiring an experienced attorney helps:

  • Minimize risks of emergency order denial
  • Properly formulate grounds for court intervention
  • Correctly prepare and file documents without delay
  • Ensure child protection before final court decision

An attorney not only understands state-specific family law nuances but can act quickly under emotional stress and time constraints.

 

Attorney's Role in Handling Emergency Custody Cases

The attorney manages all petition filing and defense stages:

  • Collects relevant information and conducts legal assessment
  • Prepares a well-founded emergency custody application
  • Substantiates the emergency (urgency), which is key for consideration
  • Communicates with involved parties (other parent, guardians, attorneys)
  • Guides the client through all court proceedings

In complex cases involving violence, additional legal mechanisms are employed: temporary restraining orders, protection orders, etc.

 

Grounds for Filing an Emergency Custody Petition

Emergency petitions require serious grounds, including:

  • Physical or emotional abuse of the child
  • Risk of child abduction or removal by one parent
  • Child abandonment or lack of proper care
  • Medical emergencies or neglect of child's needs
  • Situations where one parent cannot fulfill their responsibilities

Each case is reviewed individually - not all parental conflicts qualify for emergency court orders.

 

Consultation and Next Steps

Before filing an emergency petition, professional consultation is recommended. Our attorneys will evaluate your chances of success, help gather necessary documents, and quickly prepare your court filing.

Consultant ensures confidentiality, prompt action, and careful handling of every family case.

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  • Has a situation arisen that threatens the safety or well-being of the child?
  • Do you need to urgently file for custody in the U.S.?
  • Have you experienced violence or threats from the other parent?
  • Is there a risk that the child may be taken away or abducted without your consent?
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