(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), the court may issue an order under this chapter only after notice and opportunity for a hearing, as appropriate in the circumstances.

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(b) The court may issue an order under this chapter:

(1) Without prior notice if the circumstances require issuance of an order before notice is given;
(2) After notice and without a prior hearing if the circumstances require issuance of an order before a hearing is held; or
(3) After notice and without a hearing if no interested party timely requests a hearing.