"To file a motion" means to officially request something in a legal setting. It involves submitting a written document to a court or judge to ask for a particular action or decision to be taken. Full definition
In filing a motion for contempt, you must fill out a petition that explains when the original visitation order was put in place and how the other parent violated the order. (info.legalzoom.com)
As an existing judgment reaches its expiration date, the person or business owed may renew the judgment by filing a motion with the court. (stockmonkeys.com)
A parent who is being denied visitation or phone contact can seek relief by filing a motion in family law court. (info.legalzoom.com)