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 can be can be purchased by women’s organizations for $17.00. Contact us to order it.

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