Judge Allison Lorton

Applies to

Uniform order of support

The judge must enter a fully completed Uniform Order of Support whenever a child or spousal support obligation is created or modified.

Applies to

Remote hearing request

Must include

proposed order

The Court may consider a remote hearing for an otherwise ineligible case if all parties agree and present a proposed Agreed Order.

Applies to

Hearing notice

The hearing notice must state the hearing’s date, time, and subject matter; indicate it is remote; provide platform login information and technical-contact information; and attach any order allowing remote appearances.

The objection must be filed with the Clerk before the witness’s testimony begins.

The objection must be filed as soon as practicable and noticed for hearing before the noticed remote hearing.

The attending-person list must be filed at least three days before the hearing.

Individuals seeking appointment as a family mediators must apply in writing.

An appeal of a denial or removal from the court-approved list must be in writing.

The list of certified mediators is available from the Office of the Chief Judge by written request.

Notice of the objection must be given to the requestor, court media liaison, counsel of record, and parties appearing without counsel.

Applies to

Hearing notice

Once the hearing time, date, and platform are determined, the scheduling party must notify all other parties.

Deadline

3 business days

Applies to

Exhibit

A pre-marked exhibit may be used at a remote hearing only if copies were provided to all other parties and the Court at least three full business days beforehand.