Order an emergency guardianship service

File a petition for emergency custody

Situations where the life or health of a child is in danger require immediate solutions. An emergency custody petition allows to obtain temporary legal custody under an expedited procedure. Consultant's lawyers will help protect your child, quickly prepare all the necessary documents and represent your interests in court. If required, our specialists will also advise on how to act during an emergency custody hearing so that your position is presented to the judge in the strongest way possible.

When to file an urgent petition: grounds for emergency custody

Urgent custody is applied only in case of a real threat to the child. The grounds are as follows, and each of them can be decisive for the court when considering an emergency petition for custody:

• Physical or psychological violence by one of the parents or guardians.
• Alcohol or drug abuse in the presence of a child.
• Threat of abduction or illegal transfer of the child.
• The presence of proven facts of danger due to mental disorders or aggressive behavior of one of the parents.

These reasons are sufficient to justify an emergency temporary custody order. Our lawyers will analyze the situation, prepare a justification for the court and help get emergency custody as soon as possible.

How to file for emergency custody?

Submitting an emergency custodianship petition needs quick and coordinated activity. Lawyers take the adhering to actions:

1. Evaluating the situation and inspecting whether there are premises for an urgent request.
2. Gathering evidence: pictures, video clips, medical certifications, eyewitness testaments.
3. Prep work of the application for emergency ex parte order of custody and its submission.
4. Representation of the client at hearings to obtain a temporary decision.
5. Support after the decision is made to ensure its implementation.

This procedure gives parents confidence that every step is handled professionally and increases the chances of a favorable outcome during an emergency hearing for child custody. 

The process of obtaining a child emergency custody order

Here is what the process usually involves:

1. Initial consultation and verification of the grounds.
2. Collection of evidence and preparation of the application.
3. Filing a petition and paying the court fee.
4. Representation at the hearing.
5. Obtaining a temporary decision.

Following these steps correctly ensures compliance with court rules, particularly in cases that may involve an ex parte emergency custody order. Each stage brings closer to securing a legally valid decision to protect your child.

Advantages of emergency child custody order

The key benefits of obtaining such a service are:

• Instant protection of the child from threats.
• Fast temporary court decision (1-7 days depending on the state).
• Possibility to obtain the right to the child's place of residence until the main trial is completed.

With our help, you can be sure that every form, including an emergency custody order form, is completed properly and that your petition is not delayed due to technical errors.