SLR 13-8.041: Pre-Judgment Orders to Show Cause

(1) An order to show cause for a pre -judgment order in a domestic relations case may be allowed only upon the motion of a party supported by an affidavit or declaration setting forth sufficient facts to establish a right to the requested relief and, if support is to be an issue, a Uniform Support Declaration as required by UTCR 8.040(3). The order to show cause will not contain a date for hearing. The order to show cause shall notify the adverse party to respond in writing within twenty-one (21) days of service of the order to show cause, or within such additional time as allowed by the Court upon a showing of good cause. (2) The order must contain the language set forth below to further advise the adverse party that if a written response in opposition is not filed within twenty-one (21) days of service of the order to show cause , the moving party may apply for an order of default. NOTICE READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY. YOU ARE ORDERED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE AND, IF SUPPORT IS TO BE AN ISSUE, A UNIFORM SUPPORT DECLARATION, IN THE ABOVE-ENTITLED CASE WITHIN TWENTY- ONE (21) DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THESE PAPERS. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE WITHIN THE TIME ALLOWED, THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY THE MOTION AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE MAY BE GRANTED AND ENTERED BY THE COURT. YOU MUST FILE WITH THE KLAMATH COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT AT 316 MAIN STREET, KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON 97601 AND SERVE A COPY OF YOUR WRITTEN RESPONSE ON THE OTHER PARTY AND FILE A CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE WITH THE COURT. YOU MAY HAVE TO PAY A FILING FEE TO RESPOND. GO TO http://www.courts.oregon.gov OR CALL THE COURT FOR THE FILING FEE AT (541) 883-5503 OR FOR INFORMATION ABOUT DEFERRING OR WAIVING THE FEE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD SEEK LEGAL HELP IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU 13th Judicial District 10 Supplementary Local Rules Circuit Court for Klamath County February 1, 2026 NEED HELP FINDING AN ATTORNEY, YOU MAY CONTACT THE OREGON STATE BAR’S LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE ONLINE AT www.oregonstatebar.org OR BY CALLING 1.800.452.7636. (3) If the relief requested includes support, a blank Uniform Support Declaration shall be served on the adverse party with the order to show cause. (4) The opposing party must file a written response and, if support is to be an issue, a completed Uniform Support Declaration within twenty-one (21) days of service.