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CIVIL RULE NO. 25

Domestic Relations Actions Restraining Orders

Ex parte restraining orders shall be mutual to both parties concerning financial and personal matters unless non-mutual provisions are supported by allegations contained in a verified pleading. Financial and personal matters shall include, but are not limited to the following: (a) orders prohibiting harassment or contact with the other party; (b) orders prohibiting the modification or cancellation of any policy of insurance; and (c) orders prohibiting the disposition, transfer, encumbrance, alienation, mortgage, dissipation, or wasting of assets.

Ex parte orders immediately granting exclusive possession of a residence to a party generally will not be granted absent a showing of a risk of violence or other unusual circumstances.