Emergency Motions Toolkit

This toolkit (updated in November, 2022) provides clear information for advocates assisting women abuse survivors about how to create effective emergency motions for a variety of different situations.

Table of Contents:

  • Safety Planning
  • Applying for an Emergency Motion
  • Form 14 Motion "Without Notice"
  • Form 14A Affidavit
  • Form 8 Application (General)
  • Commentary Re Form 14 Motion "Without Notice"
  • Commentary Re Form 14A Affidavit
  • Commentary Re Form 8 Application
  • Form 14A Affidavit for Follow-Up Court Appearance
  • Commentary Re Form 14A Affidavit for Follow-Up
  • Form 35.1 Parenting Affidavit
  • Commentary Re Form 35.1
  • Additional Tools & Commentary
  • Family History Questionnaire
  • Simplified Steps in an Emergency Motion for Unrepresented Women

The Emergency Motions Toolkit is available to women’s organizations at no cost. Contact us to order it.

Training on emergency motions is also available for advocates. Learn more about our training options.

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