| 1. |
Q. |
Under Case
Management, how long do I have to wait before my divorce is
heard? |
|
A. |
The Case
Management program sets "formal" cases down for
a hearing in 77 days and contested cases within
approximately 182 days. |
|
| 2. |
Q. |
As an
attorney/pro se litigant what is required at each court
event? |
|
A. |
All
requirements of attorneys/pro Se litigants under the
Domestic Case Management Tracking system appear on the
"Contested Track Notice" form, the Case
Management Conference Order form, and Family Court
Administrative Order 96-3. |
| 3. |
Q. |
May I
petition the court for an expedited hearing if my case
becomes formal? |
|
A. |
Yes. The
parties may request an expedited date from the judge assigned to their case. |
| 4. |
Q. |
Is the
filing of motions permissible to be scheduled between court
events? |
|
A. |
Yes.
Motions may be filed from the date of the filing of the
divorce complaint through the "closure date"
assigned to each case. Motions scheduled after the closure
date may be done so by Court Order. |
