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Term Definition Ex Parte Hearing, Motion, Order - court relief granted in the absence of an opposing party.
Application in Divorce Any ex parte hearing is one where a court hears only one side of controversy.

An ex parte party.

The court issues these orders in actions when mortgage the property.

In divorce actions, an action. In the face of domestic violence, protection orders are usually issued ex parte.