On the day of the final hearing, defendant filed an in limine motion that sought dismissal of plaintiff's complaint, arguing the alleged facts suggested only parenting differences and not domestic violence. The trial judge considered and granted the motion without taking testimony or providing plaintiff a full and fair opportunity to meaningfully respond. In condemning the filing of in limine motions that seek disposition of an action, particularly in domestic violence actions, and in finding the motion's rapid consideration and disposition-deprived plaintiff of due process, the court reversed and remanded for a final hearing.