Under which legislation can a temporary parenting order be sought?

It can start a parenting proceeding under CLRA or the Divorce Act.

How do you get a temporary parenting order?

A parenting proceeding can be started under CLRA or Divorce Act. Final parenting order will not be decided until trial, but an interim parenting motion can be done. 

Why is a temporary parenting order really important?

The temporary parenting order is really important since judges are reluctant to interfere with the status quo when making final parenting orders at trial. An interim parenting order can be made permanent at trial unless it is really not working. 

How does a judge determine a temporary parenting order?

In fact, the parent who has primary care and control of the child (de facto custody) at interim parenting motion is generally allowed to continue this arrangement.