A motion can be filed to terminate an existing order, such as child support or guardianship, after the terms have been met. Other cases may require such documents, and it is important to include all supporting documents when filing.
A motion can be filed any time someone wants to ask the court to take action. A motion to terminate is the legal way to ask for an existing order to be discontinued. It is often requested after the terms of the original order have been met, often after a deadline or milestone has been reached. It can be filed to suspend child support, guardianship, or parental rights. An end to a probation sentence can also be obtained if a judge grants a motion to overturn the order.
In family law, a parent can file a motion to stop child support when the child reaches the age of majority or other conditions are met, such as successful completion of high school. When the petition is filed and other parties are involved, such as in child support cases, a copy of the petition generally must be provided to the other party. He is given the opportunity to appear in court to formulate any objections. If the other party is not notified of the hearing and the motion is granted, that party may file a motion to set aside, which could deny a termination judgment.
Other cases may require such documents, for example when one or both parents wish to give up their roles as legal guardians. This is often done to enable an adoption. Sometimes, this type of motion is filed by someone other than a parent or legal guardian. In the event of abandonment, neglect, or when a parent presents an extreme danger to the child, the application can be filed on behalf of the minor.
Outside of family law, there are cases where someone can seek relief of an existing order. As an individual nears the end of a probation sentence, a motion to end the probation is often filed. Sometimes a request for early termination of the sentence is presented. This can often be granted when the individual has complied with the terms of the sentence and has not suffered any violations.
Motions to court are often filed by an attorney, but an individual may file a motion without an attorney or prose. When filing a motion to terminate, it is important to include all supporting documents along with the actual request to the court. Failure to follow legal process may result in the denial of a motion that otherwise would have been granted.
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