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209A Guideline 12:09: Non-Parent Custody and No-Contact Orders

Part of the Guidelines of Judicial Practice: Abuse Prevention Proceedings.

Revised October 2025

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Guideline 12:09

If the safety of the minor child(ren) of the defendant necessitates allowing the child(ren) to remain with the non-parent plaintiff, a temporary custody and/or no contact order may be entered pursuant to a separate guardianship of a minor petition. Once temporary guardianship is ordered, the plaintiff or guardian may seek custody of the minor child(ren).

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Last updated: October 20, 2025

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