Carroll Cnty. Cir. Ct. DCM Plan G

1. Generally. All motions for ex parte relief shall be made under one of the

forms of affidavit required by Md. Rule 1-304, and shall certify that the required notice has

been given to all opposing parties under Md. Rule 1-351(b), unless such notice is excu sed by

the Court. Before ruling, the judge may require a brief hearin g. If such ex parte relief is

granted, the order shall further grant the opposing party a right to a hearing to dissolve the

order upon forty-eight (48) hours’ notice.

2. Standards for Ex Parte Relief. Motions for ex parte relief will be denied unless

there is a sufficient showing:

a. Of an imminent risk of immediate physical harm to a party or minor child;

b. That a prejudicial relocation of a minor child from a stable environment has

occurred;

c. That a serious and continuing breach of an existing order for custody or

visitation has taken place; or

d. Of a serious and continuing denial of access to a c hild.

3. Other Relief. Following a hearing, the prevailing party may be granted

reasonable attorney's fees. Motions for the immediate payment of child support and/or alimony

do not meet the standard for ex parte relief Any other request for relief (e.g., expedit ed,

emergency, etc.) prior to response by, or in the ab sence of consent from, an adverse party will

be denied.