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Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email Address:
Self-Represented
DISTRICT COURT
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA
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______________________________
Plaintiff,
vs.
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______________________________
Defendant.
CASE NO.: ____________________
DEPT: ____________________
ORDER FOR RETURN OF CHILD(REN)
The Court, having received the application of the movant, (your name)
__________________________________________, and having reviewed the pleadings and
papers on file, including the movant’s Ex Parte Motion for Return of Children, this Court
having jurisdiction, and good cause appearing:
THE COURT FINDS that custody / visitation of the following children is at issue:
Child’s Name: Date of Birth State of Residence:
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THE COURT FURTHER FINDS that the most recent custody / visitation order was filed
with this Court on (date of your current custody order) _______________________. The
current custody order gives the movant: ( check one)
Visitation.
Joint physical custody.
Primary physical custody.
THE COURT FURTHER FINDS that (name of opposing party)
_____________________________________ is violating that order by refusing custody /
visitation to the moving party.
THE COURT FURTHER FINDS that it is in the best interest of the children that they be
returned to the moving party and that the moving party be granted temporary sole physical
custody of the children pending further order of this Court.
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that (name of opposing party)
_____________________________________ shall immediately turn over physical custody of
the child(ren) along with their belongings, clothing, and personal effect to the care, custody, and
control of (your name) ________________________________________.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any and all law enforcement personnel, of Nevada or
any other jurisdiction, including METRO, be authorized and directed to assist (your name)
______________________________________ in obtaining physical custody of the minor
child(ren) and their belongings, clothing and personal effects, and in the return of the children to
Nevada.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that (your name) ___________________________________
is awarded temporary sole physical custody of the children pending further order of this Court.
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that ( judge will check one)
The moving party will provide the other parent 24 hours’ notice before picking up the
children.
The court hereby waives the 24 hours’ notice requirement because such notice would
likely defeat the purpose of the order.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that ( judge will check if applicable)
The moving party will notify this Court as soon as practicable after obtaining physical
custody of the children.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that ( judge will check if applicable)
This is a temporary order to remain in effect only pending the court hearing set for (court
date) _________________________________ at the hour of _____:_______ am pm.
DATED this ______ day of ______________, 20_____.
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DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
Submitted By: (your signature) ____________________________
(print your name) _____________________________
/s/