A protective order is not a substitute for a divorce decree, permanent custody order or child support order. However, in conjunction with a protective order, the court is permitted to enter certain temporary orders.
Utah Code Ann. §78B-7-106 provides that:
A court may grant the following relief without notice in an order for protection:
If your spouse obtains a temporary protective order, you may find yourself temporarily without your home, vehicle and personal property, without any opportunity to be heard by the court. A protective order is also a fast way to obtain custody of your children without going through the divorce/custody process.
A Utah divorce lawyer can assist you in bringing your case before the court as soon as possible and modifying any temporary orders entered by the court in conjunction with a protective order.