North Carolina Temporary Divorce Orders
Quick answer: What are temporary orders in a North Carolina divorce? Temporary divorce orders are short-term court rulings that set ground rules while your case is pending—things like custody schedules, child support, postseparation support (PSS), exclusive possession of the home, and asset/behavior restraints. They protect children, stabilize finances, and prevent games with money or property until a final order or settlement is entered.
Stability now, without hurting your final case. We file targeted motions, bring clean evidence, and draft clear temporary divorce orders that schools, employers, and plan administrators follow the next day.
Your North Carolina Temporary Divorce Orders Lawyer
Krispen Culbertson, North Carolina family lawyer with 20+ years securing temporary custody, child support, postseparation support (PSS), exclusive possession, interim distributions, and targeted restraints that keep cases stable while you work toward settlement or trial.
Memberships: North Carolina State Bar; local family law sections. Courts: District Court calendars statewide with regular hearings in Guilford County.
Start by situation
Fast answers
How long do temporary divorce orders last? Until a final order or settlement replaces them, or the court modifies them for good cause.
Do judges decide these fast? Yes—these are priority hearings. Clean filings and evidence can get you on the calendar quickly.
Will they affect the final case? They stabilize the situation. We avoid language that prejudges the final ruling while protecting you now.
What can be included? Parenting time, decision-making, support amounts, household bills, use of vehicles, restraints on spending, and safe exchange rules.
Temporary custody & exchanges
We propose a simple, child-focused schedule, safe exchanges, and communication rules. If needed, we add school and medical decision language and neutral tools (parenting coordinator post-order in high conflict).
Temporary child support
Support is set using guideline worksheets (A/B/C). We include health insurance, childcare add-ons, and wage withholding so payments start immediately.
Postseparation support (PSS)
PSS provides short-term spousal support based on need and ability to pay. We file a focused affidavit with budgets and income proofs and propose clear start dates.
Exclusive possession of the home
When necessary, the court can award exclusive possession to one spouse with detailed access rules for the other to retrieve personal items.
Asset restraints & TRO-style limits
To prevent dissipation, we seek temporary restraints on unusual transfers, new debt, beneficiary changes, or selling major assets without written consent or court approval.
Interim distributions & bills
Courts can assign who pays which bills and temporarily allocate use of vehicles or funds, reducing friction while equitable distribution proceeds.
Interim attorney’s fees
In custody/support contexts, courts may award fees to level the playing field. We document need, hourly records, and case posture.
Safety coordination with 50B/50C
When domestic violence or harassment is alleged, we align temporary divorce orders with any 50B or 50C orders so terms never conflict.
Your first 72 hours with our team
1) Snapshot & priorities
Kids, housing, income, bills—what must be stabilized now.
2) Evidence kit
Pay stubs, budgets, schedules, school/medical records, messages, and a short timeline.
3) File
Targeted motions (custody, support, PSS, exclusive possession, restraints, interim ED, fees).
4) Hearing
Focused asks and proposed orders the judge can sign the same day.
5) Implementation
Wage withholding, school notices, HR and plan admin directions.
FAQs
Do I have to file for absolute divorce to get temporary divorce orders?
Can temporary divorce orders be changed?
How fast can I get a hearing?
Are ex parte orders available?
Will temporary divorce orders hurt my final case?
Why North Carolina families choose Culbertson & Associates
- 20+ years obtaining fast, practical temporary relief
- Orders banks, schools, HR, and plan admins will follow
- Clear numbers: guidelines, PSS budgets, interim ED
- Safety-aligned terms with any 50B/50C orders
Client reviews
M. Daniels — “Krispen got a temporary custody plan and support order in place fast. School had what they needed the next day.”
A. Green — “K.E. Culbertson secured exclusive possession so the kids could stay put. Calm, precise, effective.”
R. Singh — “Temporary restraints stopped the spending and we added wage withholding. The house bills are predictable now.”
L. Carter — “Postseparation support helped me get through the first months. Professional filings and steady guidance.”
J. Park — “Mr. Culbertson coordinated with a 50B so nothing conflicted. Safety first, then structure.”
S. Ortiz — “Interim ED and fee relief leveled the field. We settled later on our terms.”
Visit Our Greensboro Office
Culbertson & Associates
315 Spring Garden St Ste #300, Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 272-4299 • culbertsonatlaw.com
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM • Area served: North Carolina
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