{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"240","citation":"Fam. Code, § 240","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [200. - 295.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 4. EX PARTE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS [240. - 246.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-2/part-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 511, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>This part applies where a temporary restraining order, including a protective order as defined in Section <a href=\"/fam/6218\">6218</a>, is issued under any of the following provisions:</p><p>(a) Article 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/2045\">2045</a>) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 6 (dissolution of marriage, nullity of marriage, or legal separation of the parties).</p><p>(b) Article 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/4620\">4620</a>) of Chapter 3 of Part 5 of Division 9 (deposit of assets to secure future child support payments).</p><p>(c) Article 1 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/6320\">6320</a>) of Chapter 2 of Part 4 of Division 10 (Domestic Violence Prevention Act), other than an order under Section <a href=\"/fam/6322.5\">6322.5</a>.</p><p>(d) Article 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/7710\">7710</a>) of Chapter 6 of Part 3 of Division 12 (Uniform Parentage Act).</p>","text":"This part applies where a temporary restraining order, including a protective order as defined in Section 6218, is issued under any of the following provisions: (a) Article 2 (commencing with Section 2045) of Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 6 (dissolution of marriage, nullity of marriage, or legal separation of the parties). (b) Article 3 (commencing with Section 4620) of Chapter 3 of Part 5 of Division 9 (deposit of assets to secure future child support payments). (c) Article 1 (commencing with Section 6320) of Chapter 2 of Part 4 of Division 10 (Domestic Violence Prevention Act), other than an order under Section 6322.5. (d) Article 2 (commencing with Section 7710) of Chapter 6 of Part 3 of Division 12 (Uniform Parentage Act).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/ex-parte-temporary-restraining-orders-240","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}