Ex Parte/Emergency Child Custody Hearings: To File or Not to File – Episode 235 of the Divorce University Online Podcast. The decision on when and if to file for an emergency hearings in child custody cases is a difficult decision not only for parents, but for attorneys as well. In this episode, we'll talk about the reality of the statistics and how to evaluate whether or not it's appropriate for your situation. We'll share our process for evaluation these choices that has come from 15 years of dealing with these types of situations. For more information, please visit www.divorceuniversityonline.com. Thanks for listening!