Temporary orders are the orders a court may make effective from the time a lawsuit for divorce is filed until it is resolved and the divorce decree is signed by the court. These orders are generally designed to preserve the status quo (current status) of the spouses’ marital property, finances, and children, and may include obligations to pay temporary child support, pay temporary spousal support, and provide for child custody and visitation arrangements. Temporary orders may also prohibit the spouses from selling or transferring significant marital or community property assets. If there are any allegations of family or domestic violence or abuse, the court may issue a stay-away order of protection restricting the spouses’ physical proximity to each other and the nature and means of their communications with each other.

Laws regarding the subjects and processes for temporary orders vary from state to state and are usually located in a state’s statutes—often in the family code or domestic relations code.

In Wyoming, temporary orders are legal directives issued by a court during the pendency of a divorce proceeding. These orders are designed to maintain the status quo regarding marital property, finances, and child-related matters until the final divorce decree is issued. Wyoming courts can order temporary child support and spousal support (alimony), establish temporary child custody and visitation arrangements, and may restrict either spouse from selling or transferring significant assets. Additionally, if there are allegations of domestic violence or abuse, Wyoming courts have the authority to issue protective orders to ensure the safety of the parties involved. These orders can include stay-away provisions and restrictions on communication between the spouses. The specific statutes governing temporary orders in Wyoming can be found in the state's family code or domestic relations code, and the process for obtaining these orders typically involves filing a motion with the court where the divorce case is being heard.