These rules shall govern all proceedings in Family Court with the exception of domestic violence civil proceedings unless specifically referenced in these rules. If these rules conflict with other rules or statutes, these rules shall apply.
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Rule 1. Scope; conflicts.
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- Rule 1. Scope; conflicts.
- Rule 10. Pleadings.
- Rule 11. Signing of pleadings, motions and other papers; representations to court; sanctions.
- Rule 12. Discovery.
- Rule 13. Financial disclosure.
- Rule 14. Temporary relief motions.
- Rule 15. Temporary support orders.
- Rule 16. Presentation of evidence by proffer.
- Rule 17. Testimony of children.
- Rule 18. Telephonic and videoconference hearings.
- Rule 19. Continuances, scheduling conflicts and consolidation.
- Rule 2. Terminology.
- Rule 20. Presentation of evidence by proffer; limitation.
- Rule 21. Contempt, modification and final hearings.
- Rule 22. Orders; general provisions.
- Rule 23. Retroactivity of child support and spousal support orders.
- Rule 24. Scheduling orders.
- Rule 25. Motion for reconsideration of family court order.
- Rule 26. Waiver of appeal to intermediate court of appeals.
- Rule 27. Stay of proceedings pending appeal.
- Rule 28. Appeal to intermediate court of appeals.
- Rule 29. Insufficient record for appeal [Abrogated].
- Rule 3. Effective date.
- Rule 30. Motions to Dismiss the Appeal [Abrogated].
- Rule 31. Granting or refusing the appeal [Abrogated].
- Rule 32. Extensions of time [Abrogated].
- Rule 33. Oral argument [Abrogated].
- Rule 34. Final decisions [Abrogated].
- Rule 35. Remand to family court judge [Abrogated].
- Rule 36. Motions [Abrogated].
- Rule 37. Parent education; course content; mandatory attendance; information reporting.
- Rule 37a. Advanced Child-focused Parent Education.
- Rule 38. Mediator panels; training and qualifications; information reporting.
- Rule 39. Premediation screening.
- Rule 4. Security.
- Rule 40. Procedure following receipt of abbreviated premediation screening report.
- Rule 41. Mediation fees.
- Rule 42. Procedure for mediator disqualification.
- Rule 43. Mediation procedures.
- Rule 44. Court’s consideration of mediated agreement.
- Rule 45. Prohibition of dual relationships in mediation and parent education.
- Rule 46. Immunity.
- Rule 47. Guardians ad litem for children.
- Rule 48. Child Abuse and Neglect.
- Rule 48a. Infant guardianship proceedings.
- Rule 49. Paternity.
- Rule 5. Records; transcripts; fees; costs; forms.
- Rule 50. Petitions for modification.
- Rule 51. Expedited modification of child support.
- Rule 52. Relocation of a parent.
- Rule 53. Bifurcation.
- Rule 54. Authority to accept waivers.
- Rule 55. Agreements.
- Rule 56. Interpreters.
- Rule 57. Withdrawal and substitution of counsel.
- Rule 58. Motions to Disqualify.
- Rule 59. Compliance with Time Standards.
- Rule 6. Court files; confidentiality; access; proceedings.
- Rule 60. Peer Review Board.
- Rule 7. Exhibits.
- Rule 8. Unofficial recording of proceedings.
- Rule 9. Commencement of actions.
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