A temporary foreclosure order allows a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit ensure to that, if he wins the lawsuit, he will receive the compensation he deserves. Just as a stay of exit order<\/a> prevents a debtor, spouse in divorce proceedings, or a defendant in a civil lawsuit from leaving the country and evading law enforcement, so temporary foreclosure is intended to prevent the defendant from selling, gifting, or lending the foreclosed assets before the end of the trial. Without such an order, it is quite possible that winning a lawsuit, with all the expenses, hassle, and investment of time involved, will not give the plaintiff anything other than a few well phrased sheets of paper to frame and hang on the wall. The order is, therefore, a type of temporary relief that ensures the proper execution of the judgment. However, it is obvious that there are serious limitations regarding the goals, means, and assets that may be temporarily foreclosed, so that the defendant may continue to function in society, his business, and his personal life. This article by lawyer Michael Decker explains when, why, and how a temporary foreclosure order is imposed.<\/p>\n