After a divorce is filed, either party may request a temporary order, which governs the situation while the divorce is on file. The temporary order can dictate who will temporarily remain in the house and who must move out. It can also make provisions to make sure that certain bills are paid and that the children spend time with each parent. A temporary order is not always required; many divorces are concluded without ever having a temporary order. Often, a temporary order is agreed to between the parties and lawyers without having a hearing. In some cases, emotions are too heated and raw to make agreement, and the Judge is asked to listen to evidence and impose a temporary order.