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.