In Family Law, a "Request for Order" (RFO), formerly known as an "Order to Show Cause" (OSC), is a legal document filed by a party to request a court hearing to address specific issues like custody, visitation, support, or property, and to seek a ruling from the judge.
It's used to bring a specific issue before the court, such as:
- Enforcing existing court orders (e.g., custody, visitation, support).
- Seeking temporary orders while a case is pending.
- Requesting a change to existing orders.
- Seeking a ruling on a dispute.
Does not include any filing fees or court costs.
FAMILY LAW / DIVORCE - Order to Show Cause (Nationwide)
In Family Law, a "Request for Order" (RFO), formerly known as an "Order to Show Cause" (OSC), is a legal document filed by a party to request a court hearing to address specific issues like custody, visitation, support, or property, and to seek a ruling from the judge.
It's used to bring a specific issue before the court, such as:
- Enforcing existing court orders (e.g., custody, visitation, support).
- Seeking temporary orders while a case is pending.
- Requesting a change to existing orders.
- Seeking a ruling on a dispute.
Does not include any filing fees or court costs.