Judge David L. Williams

Applies to

Divorce petition

A Divorce Petition may not be filed unless accompanied by a Vital Statistics Information Sheet signed by the attorney.

Applies to

Sworn disclosure statement

The petitioner must file a sworn disclosure statement listing the specified property, debts, claims, income, and other relevant information.

Applies to

Answer

A respondent may contest the petitioner's disclosure in the Answer with a sworn counter disclosure; otherwise, the petitioner's itemized listing will be accepted as agreed or stipulated.

Before filing a motion to be heard by the Domestic Relations Commissioner, moving counsel must contact the Commissioner to schedule the hearing and provide its anticipated length.

If the matter is resolved before the hearing, the Domestic Relations Commissioner must be promptly notified.

The Circuit Clerk's office must be notified when a case is ready for the Court to take under submission.

The petitioner must file the sworn disclosure statement within 15 days after filing the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

All parties must file pretrial compliance statements 14 days before the trial date.

Except for uncontested matters under Chapter IV, a motion set for a Rule/Motion Day must be filed with the circuit clerk five days beforehand.

The notice served on opposing parties must state the hearing's time, date, and place.

Subpoena service by law office personnel or a party is considered a cost to the extent the sheriff would be compensated for similar service.

Service

Mail to opposing party

A motion served by mail must be served on the opposing party represented by counsel at least five days before the initially set Rule Day.