Rule 3.207 - Ex Parte, Temporary, and Protective Orders(A) Scope of Relief. The court may issue ex parte and temporary orders with regard to any matter within its jurisdiction, and may issue protective orders against domestic violence as provided in subchapter 3.700.(B) Ex Parte Orders. (1) Pending the entry of a temporary order, the court may enter an ex parte order if the court is satisfied by specific facts set forth in an affidavit or verified pleading that irreparable injury, loss, or damage will result from the delay required to effect notice, or that notice itself will precipitate adverse action before an order can be issued.(2) The moving party must arrange for the service of true copies of the ex parte order on the friend of the court and the other party.(3) An ex parte order is effective upon entry and enforceable upon service.(4) An ex parte order remains in effect until modified or superseded by a temporary or final order.(5) An ex parte order providing for child support, custody, or visitation pursuant to MCL 722.27a, must include the following notice: "Notice:
"1. You may file a written objection to this order or a motion to modify or rescind this order. You must file the written objection or motion with the clerk of the court within 14 days after you were served with this order. You must serve a true copy of the objection or motion on the friend of the court and the party who obtained the order.
"2. If you file a written objection, the friend of the court must try to resolve the dispute. If the friend of the court cannot resolve the dispute and if you wish to bring the matter before the court without the assistance of counsel, the friend of the court must provide you with form pleadings and written instructions and must schedule a hearing with the court.
"3. The ex parte order will automatically become a temporary order if you do not file a written objection or motion to modify or rescind the ex parte order and a request for a hearing. Even if an objection is filed, the ex parte order will remain in effect and must be obeyed unless changed by a later court order."
(6) In all other cases, the ex parte order must state that it will automatically become a temporary order if the other party does not file a written objection or motion to modify or rescind the ex parte order and a request for a hearing. The written objection or motion and the request for a hearing must be filed with the clerk of the court, and a true copy provided to the friend of the court and the other party, within 14 days after the order is served. (a) If there is a timely objection or motion and a request for a hearing, the hearing must be held within 21 days after the objection or motion and request are filed.(b) A change that occurs after the hearing may be made retroactive to the date the ex parte order was entered.(7) The provisions of MCR 3.310 apply to temporary restraining orders in domestic relations cases.(C) Temporary Orders. (1) A request for a temporary order may be made at any time during the pendency of the case by filing a verified motion that sets forth facts sufficient to support the relief requested.(2) A temporary order may not be issued without a hearing, unless the parties agree otherwise or fail to file a written objection or motion as provided in subrules (B)(5) and (6).(3) A temporary order may be modified at any time during the pendency of the case, following a hearing and upon a showing of good cause.(4) A temporary order must state its effective date and whether its provisions may be modified retroactively by a subsequent order.(5) A temporary order remains in effect until modified or until the entry of the final judgment or order.(6) A temporary order not yet satisfied is vacated by the entry of the final judgment or order, unless specifically continued or preserved. This does not apply to support arrearages that have been assigned to the state, which are preserved unless specifically waived or reduced by the final judgment or order.