Ex Parte

Ex parte means without notice to, or attendance of, the opposing party. The motion session of the Probate and Family Court is referred to as the "Ex Parte" Session although both parties are usually present.

Ex parte means without notice to,or attendance of,the opposing party. In response to an ex parte motion, i.e., a motion without notice to the opposing spouse, the court conducts an ex parte hearing without the attendance of the spouse. Based on this hearing , an ex parte order is issued, and the opposing spouse receives notice of the fiat accompli.
Often attachments are issued ex parte to avoid giving notice to the defendant, since, a person who knows his property is about to be attached might quickly sell or mortgage it and secrete the money.