Johnson County District Court Document Filing Requirements

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Mediated divorce affidavit

Mediated divorce submissions must include an affidavit identifying the lawyer mediator, giving the mediator’s name and address, and documenting the mediator’s advice that each party should have separate counsel review final agreements before signing.

In addition to the relevant documentation referenced above, the parties must submit an affidavit identifying the lawyer mediator, stating the name and address of the lawyer mediator and that the lawyer mediator advised the parties that they should each have all final agreements drafted by the mediator reviewed by their own separate counsel before signing.

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Pretrial order

If asset and debt division is an issue for trial, counsel must submit one joint spreadsheet of assets and liabilities with the Pretrial Order.

If asset and debt division is an issue for trial, counsel must also submit one joint spreadsheet of assets and liabilities to the Pretrial Order.

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Agreed order

If the parties stipulate to expedited trial procedures, they must file a separate agreed order before trial.

The parties [do or do not] stipulate to the use of expedited trial procedures. If yes, a separate agreed order for the procedure to be used will be filed before trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Proposed temporary order

All proposed temporary orders must comply with Local Rule 25.

All proposed temporary orders must comply with Local Rule 25.

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Child support worksheet

The respondent must complete and file the Child Support worksheet onto the case.

Respondent will need to complete and file the Child Support worksheet onto the case.

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Temporary order after hearing

Other temporary orders after a hearing in parentage or divorce cases must use Domestic Form 3, with or without restraining orders, unless a judge approves a different form.

Other temporary orders after hearing in parentage or divorce cases shall use Domestic Form 3, with or without the restraining orders, unless a judge has specifically approved a different form.

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Journal entry of paternity

The parties must complete a Journal Entry of Paternity.

Parties will need to complete the Journal Entry of Paternity.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Motion

A moving party may provide a proposed journal entry only if all counsel sign it or the motion specifically states that all counsel were consulted and agree to its relief.

The moving party shall not provide a proposed journal entry relating to the motion filed, unless the journal entry is signed by all counsel of record in the case, or the motion recites specifically that all counsel of record have been consulted, and that they agree to the relief granted in the proposed journal entry.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Pretrial order

The parties must jointly submit a specific final witness and exhibit list in or attached to the Pre-Trial Order; catch-all descriptions are insufficient and will be stricken.

The parties shall jointly submit a final list of witnesses and exhibits, in (or attached to) the Pre-Trial Order. The final witness and exhibit list must be specific (catch-all phrases like any witness identified during discovery or any and all documents produced in response to a request for production of documents is not sufficient and will be stricken).

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Filed paper

Signature blocks on all filed papers must include the signer’s email address.

NOTICE: KSA 60-211 requires that signature blocks on all filed papers include the signer’s e-mail address.

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Pretrial order

Each document required to be filed with the Clerk must also be identified in the Pretrial Order by its JIMS document number.

All documents required to be filed with the Court Clerk must likewise be filed and identified in the Pretrial Order by JIMS document number.

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Discovery motion

If a discovery dispute remains unresolved and the motion is set for hearing, the parties must jointly prepare Division 21’s Summary of Discovery Disputes.

If the parties are unable to resolve their discovery dispute and the motion(s) is/are set for a hearing, the parties shall jointly prepare Division 21’s Summary of Discovery Disputes (a copy of which can be retrieved at: JOHNSON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT (jocogov.org)

CRITICALCivil cases

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Updated domestic relations affidavit

If spousal maintenance is at issue, each party must file an updated Domestic Relations Affidavit signed no earlier than seven days before the pretrial conference.

If spousal maintenance is an issue for trial, each party must complete and file an updated Domestic Relations Affidavit signed no earlier than seven days prior to the pre-trial conference.

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Voucher

Exceptional or other cases must include an attached court order stating the amount to be paid and signed by the judge.

Exceptional or other cases must have court order attached stating amount to be paid – THIS MUST BE SIGNED BY THE JUDGE IN THE CASE.

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The submission must include proof of payment of all court fees and, when relevant, guardian ad litem or similar court-mandated fees.

8. Proof of payment of all court fees (including parent education, alternative dispute resolution, and court services fees) and, if relevant, guardian ad litem or other similar court mandated fees.

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Waiver of rules of evidence form

Each party must sign a separate consent and waiver form.

Each party must sign a separate consent and waiver form

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Entry of appearance of an unrepresented party

Unrepresented parties are to contact the Self-Help Center to file an Entry of Appearance of an Unrepresented Party and update their contact information with the Court.

If unrepresented, the Court will need your most recent contact information. Parties are to reach out to the Self-Help Center to file an Entry of Appearance of an Unrepresented Party onto your case. This will update the Court with your information.

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Rebuttal expert designation

A party wishing to call a rebuttal expert must identify the expert by the specified date and provide the required identifying, subject-matter, opinion, and grounds information.

Any party that wishes to call a rebuttal expert witness to testify at trial must identify such expert witness on or before the _________________________________________. Such designation must include the name and business address of each rebuttal expert witness. In addition, the designation must state the subject matter on which each designated expert is expected to testify, the substance of the facts and opinions of the expert and a summary of the grounds for each opinion.

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Proposed parenting plan

The respondent must complete and file a Proposed Parenting Plan.

Respondent will need to complete and file a Proposed Parenting Plan.

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Order approving agreed parenting plan or child support

Submit an agreed Parenting Plan and agreed Child Support Worksheet if applicable, and a current, signed, fully completed Domestic Relations Affidavit.

b. an agreed Parenting Plan (if applicable); c. an agreed Child Support Worksheet (if applicable); and d. a current, signed, fully completed, Domestic Relations Affidavit.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Shared expense plan

The shared expense plan must be filed with a child support worksheet and an order approving both the worksheet and plan.

This plan must be filed with a child support worksheet and an order approving the child support worksheet and shared expense plan.

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Ex parte temporary order request

When child support or spousal maintenance is requested, a domestic relations affidavit and proposed child support worksheet must be filed.

If child support or spousal maintenance are being requested, a domestic relations affidavit and proposed child support worksheet must be filed.

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Parentage information exchange

Parentage parties must exchange the listed affidavit, tax, payroll, parenting-plan, insurance, daycare, and child-support documents.

Documents to be Exchanged. Complete signed and notarized Domestic Relations Affidavit (The parties shall not use the “short form” unless specifically authorized by the Court); Federal and State Income Tax Returns with all attachments and schedules for the most recent tax year, including, but not limited to W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, K-1s, Schedule C, Schedule E and any other schedules filed with the IRS; Copies of each payroll statement, pay stubs, pay advice (or equivalent documentation) for the past 12 months prior to the filing date from each employer from compensation was paid during the 12-month period, and the year-end pay stub (or equivalent documentation) for the calendar year that concluded prior to the filing of the action; Proposed Parenting Plan; Documentation confirming the cost and status of enrollment of employer provided medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance coverage for the party only, the party plus spouse (if applicable), and the party plus family (and/or party plus child(ren)) if offered. If any persons are covered by the policy other than the parties and their children together, the party shall disclose the first names and ages of all others covered by the policy; For the six (6) months prior to the filing of the petition, statements, or other proof of payment of all work-related daycare expenses paid by a party; and A preliminary child support worksheet.

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Divorce without children approval submission

A represented divorce without children submitted for approval without a hearing must include the listed decree, agreement, affidavit, and asset-and-liability spreadsheet.

Divorces without children in which both parties are represented by an attorney may be submitted for approval without a hearing if the following documentation is submitted at least 24 hours before any scheduled hearing. 1. A decree of divorce signed by both attorneys of record. 2. A signed property settlement agreement. 3. A current, fully completed, Domestic Relations Affidavit. 4. A spreadsheet of assets and liabilities listing all major assets, liabilities, their values, and how they are divided.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Ex parte temporary order

The parents shall follow the temporary parenting time arrangement below, subject to minor alterations by agreement between the parties (set out the schedule in as much detail as possible, excluding holidays unless imminent; do not simply reference the parenting plan or bar association guidelines):

The parents shall follow the temporary parenting time arrangement below, subject to minor alterations by agreement between the parties (set out the schedule in as much detail as possible, excluding holidays unless imminent; do not simply reference the parenting plan or bar association guidelines):

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Joint master exhibit list

A Joint Master Exhibit List must be attached and prepared well in advance of trial.

A Joint Master Exhibit List will need to be attached and prepared well in advance of the trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Ex parte temporary order

Ex parte temporary orders in parentage cases are limited to mutual anti-harassment or privacy protections and/or confirmation of a child’s existing de facto custody.

Ex parte temporary orders in parentage cases shall be limited to orders restraining both parties from harassing or interfering with the privacy rights of each other and/or an order confirming existing de facto custody of a child.

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Domestic relations affidavit

The respondent must file a Domestic Relations Affidavit onto the case.

Respondent will need to file a Domestic Relations Affidavit onto the case.

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Ex parte temporary custody and support order

Requests for ex parte temporary child-custody and support orders must use Domestic Form 2, with or without restraining orders, unless a judge approves a different form.

Parties requesting ex parte temporary orders of child custody and support shall use Domestic Form 2, with or without the restraining orders, unless a judge has specifically approved a different form.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Pathway assignment sheet

The PAS must not be retained in the case file.

must not be retained in the case file;

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Ex parte temporary order request

Requests for ex parte temporary orders concerning legal custody, parenting time, child support, or spousal maintenance should use Court-Approved Form 2.

If ex parte temporary orders are being requested for legal custody, parenting time, child support, or spousal maintenance, use Court-Approved Form 2.

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Ex parte emergency hearing

An ex parte emergency hearing requires a verified motion to be filed.

A verified motion must be filed prior to the Court conducting any ex parte emergency hearing.

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Filed paper

The signature block on every filed paper must include the signer’s email address.

NOTICE: KSA 60-211 requires that signature blocks on all filed papers include the signer’s e-mail address.

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Expert designation

With each expert designation, counsel must provide at least two dates when the expert is available for deposition within 30 days after service of the designation.

Along with the designation of expert witness, counsel must provide at least two dates that each identified expert is available to have his/her deposition taken within 30 days of the service of the expert designation.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Temporary order after hearing

Substantive modifications of Domestic Form 3 may be submitted to the signing judge only for good cause with all proposed changes explained; inapplicable paragraphs may be struck.

Parties may not submit substantive modifications of Domestic Form 3 to the signing judge without good cause and explaining all proposed changes, although inapplicable paragraphs may be struck.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Divorce information exchange

Documents to be Exchanged. Complete signed and notarized Domestic Relations Affidavit (The parties shall not use the “short form” unless specifically authorized by the Court); Federal and State Income Tax Returns with all attachments and schedules for the most recent tax year, including, but not limited to W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, K-1s, Schedule C, Schedule E and any other schedules filed with the IRS; Copies of each payroll statement, pay stubs, pay advice (or equivalent documentation) for the past 12 months prior to the filing date from each employer from compensation was paid during the 12-month period, and the year-end pay stub (or equivalent documentation) for the calendar year that concluded prior to the filing of the action; Copies of all credit card statements (whether individual or joint accounts) for the past 6 months prior to filing date; Copies of all checking account statements (whether individual or joint accounts) for the past 6 months prior to filing date; Proposed Parenting Plan; Documentation confirming the cost and status of enrollment of employer provided medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance coverage for the party only, the party plus spouse (if applicable), and the party plus family (and/or party plus child(ren)) if offered. If any persons are covered by the policy other than the parties and their children together, the party shall disclose the first names and ages of all others covered by the policy; For the six (6) months prior to the filing of the petition, statements, or other proof of payment of all work-related daycare expenses paid by a party; and A preliminary child support worksheet.

Documents to be Exchanged. Complete signed and notarized Domestic Relations Affidavit (The parties shall not use the “short form” unless specifically authorized by the Court); Federal and State Income Tax Returns with all attachments and schedules for the most recent tax year, including, but not limited to W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, K-1s, Schedule C, Schedule E and any other schedules filed with the IRS; Copies of each payroll statement, pay stubs, pay advice (or equivalent documentation) for the past 12 months prior to the filing date from each employer from compensation was paid during the 12-month period, and the year-end pay stub (or equivalent documentation) for the calendar year that concluded prior to the filing of the action; Copies of all credit card statements (whether individual or joint accounts) for the past 6 months prior to filing date; Copies of all checking account statements (whether individual or joint accounts) for the past 6 months prior to filing date; Proposed Parenting Plan; Documentation confirming the cost and status of enrollment of employer provided medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance coverage for the party only, the party plus spouse (if applicable), and the party plus family (and/or party plus child(ren)) if offered. If any persons are covered by the policy other than the parties and their children together, the party shall disclose the first names and ages of all others covered by the policy; For the six (6) months prior to the filing of the petition, statements, or other proof of payment of all work-related daycare expenses paid by a party; and A preliminary child support worksheet.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Domestic relations affidavit

A Domestic Relations Affidavit that is not substantially complete will not be accepted.

A DRA that is not substantially complete will not be acceptable.

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Decree of divorce

The parties must complete a Decree of Divorce.

Parties will need to complete the Decree of Divorce.

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Discovery dispute chart

The parties must work together to submit a chart summarizing their positions on discovery at issue in motions to compel.

In accordance with the Court’s request that Plaintiff(s) and Defendant work together to submit a chart concerning the discovery at issue in Motion(s) to Compel (DOC      ). This chart summaries the positions of the parties concerning the various discovery topics.

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Motion for reconsideration

If you do not immediately notify the court that you cannot attend or are running late, a motion must be filed to reconsider any ruling that remains in place.

The court reserves the right to rule on a matter if counsel or a party fails to show up for a hearing on time. However, the Court understands that in some instances counsel or a party may be held up or unable to attend a scheduled hearing. If you cannot attend or are running late please immediately email Administrative Assistant, Robyn Smith at Robyn.Smith@jocogov.org, to let the Court know you will be late or cannot attend and the reason for the same, otherwise any rulings by the Court will stay and a motion must be field to reconsider.

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Property settlement spreadsheet

The parties must complete a Property Settlement Spreadsheet.

Parties will need to complete the Property Settlement Spreadsheet.

CRITICALCourt notice

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Court appointed counsel request

A person seeking appointed counsel must appear before the judge and complete a request for court-appointed counsel.

Yes, if you wish to have legal representation appointed you must appear before the judge and complete a request for court appointed counsel.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Request for ex parte support order

A request for an ex parte support order must include a Domestic Relations Affidavit and a Child Support Worksheet.

Requests for ex parte orders of support must be accompanied by a Domestic Relations Affidavit and a Child Support Worksheet.

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Motion

A motion other than the listed exceptions must state the moving counsel’s consultation attempts, their results, and whether opposing counsel agrees to the requested relief.

Any motion (other than a motion to dismiss, motion for judgment on the pleadings, motion for summary judgment or motion to compel) must contain a statement that counsel for the moving party has attempted to consult with opposing counsel, the result of those attempts, and whether opposing counsel agree(s) to the relief sought in the motion.

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Ex parte exclusive possession order

An ex parte order immediately granting a party exclusive possession of a residence requires evidence of a risk of violence or other extraordinary circumstances.

Ex parte orders immediately granting exclusive possession of a residence to a party will not be granted absent evidence of a risk of violence or other extraordinary circumstances.

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Domestic relations affidavit

A Domestic Relations Affidavit must be signed to be acceptable.

An unsigned DRA is not acceptable.

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Domestic relations affidavit

If one or both parties are unrepresented, both parties must complete a Domestic Relations Affidavit.

i. If one or both parties are unrepresented, both parties must complete a Domestic Relations Affidavit.

CRITICALCivil cases

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Ex parte temporary custody and support order

A substantively modified Domestic Form 2 may be submitted to the signing judge only for good cause with all proposed changes explained; inapplicable paragraphs may be struck.

Parties may not submit a substantively modified Domestic Form 2 to the signing judge without good cause and explaining all proposed changes, although inapplicable paragraphs may be struck.

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Informal disclosure order

A party may request an Informal Disclosure Order ex parte at any time, but must submit the unmodified court-approved form, which will not issue ex parte in the stated protection-order or crime circumstances.

Either party may request an Informal Disclosure Order on an ex parte basis at any time. For issuance ex parte, only the Court approved form may be submitted for signature. Modifications to the form’s substance is prohibited. The Court approved form will not issue ex parte if there is a final or pending Petition for Protection from Abuse (K.S.A. 60-3101 et seq.), Petition for Protection from Stalking, Sexual Assault or Human Trafficking (K.S.A. 60-31a01 et seq.), or if one of the parties is then subject to a charge of, or been previously convicted of any crime specified in article 34, 35 or 36 of chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, prior to their repeal, or K.S.A. 21-5401 through 21-5609, 21-6104, 21-6325, 21-6326 or 21-6419 through 21-6422, and amendments thereto, in which the party or a child of either parent is the victim of such crime.

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Pretrial order

If asset and debt division is at issue for trial, counsel must attach one joint spreadsheet of assets and liabilities to the Pretrial Order.

If asset and debt division is an issue for trial, counsel must attach one joint spreadsheet of assets and liabilities to the Pretrial Order.