After filing suit for divorce, on the motion of a party or the court, the court may grant a temporary restraining order without notice to the other party to the divorce for the preservation of the property and for the protection of the parties as the court finds necessary. Some courts in the state have a standing temporary restraining order that goes into effect for both parties when a divorce is filed. After notice to the other party, the in a hearing may issue a temporary injunction to preserve the property and protect the parties as the court deems necessary and equitable. The court can order one or both parties to provide:
1. Sworn inventory and appraisement;
2. Payments for the support of the other spouse;
3. The production of books, papers, documents, and other tangible things;
4. Payment of the other spouse’s attorney fees;
Additionally the court can order:
1. the appointment of a receiver for the preservation and protection of the property;
2. that one spouse will have exclusive use of the residence during the pendency of the divorce;
3. that the parties are prohibited from spending funds beyond what the court determines as reasonable and necessary living expense;
4. that one spouse will have exclusive control of the party’s usual business or occupation;
5. that spouses will not commit certain acts that would frighten, embarrass, harm or harass the other party.