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Rule 23 Stay of Proceedings to Enforce a Judgment

(a) AUTOMATIC STAY. Unless the court orders otherwise, no order or decree may be enforced until 14 days have passed after its entry.

(b) STAY PENDING THE DISPOSITION OF A MOTION. Consistent with the best interests of the child, the court may stay enforcement of an order or decree pending the disposition of a motion for relief from the decree or order filed under Rule 22.

(c) STAY PENDING AN APPEAL. If an appeal is taken, the appellant may, on motion, obtain a stay of a decree or order pending disposition of the appeal.

(d) APPELLATE COURT’S POWER NOT LIMITED. This rule does not limit the power of the appellate court or one of its judges:

(1) to stay a decree or order while an appeal is pending; or

(2) to issue any other order with respect to the decree or order.