Judge Susan Wesley McClure

Applies to

Complaint or petition and case data form

Must include

case number

Each complaint or petition and case data form must disclose related cases and their case numbers and subject matters, or state that none exist.

Applies to

Motion

Each motion must contain notice of the hearing date and time.

Applies to

Motion and notice

Must include

certificate of service

Each motion and notice must include a certificate of service identifying the recipient, delivery method, and delivery or transmission date.

A photocopy of the motion or the opposing party (by hand-delivery, electronic mail, or facsimile transmission), with and any accompanying information shall be placed in the possession of opposing counsel a courtesy copy to the judge, by 2 p.m., CST on the day the response is filed.

Service

Other to opposing party

Photocopies of motions and notices must be mailed or hand-delivered to opposing parties or counsel, with a judge's-office courtesy copy, on the filing date.

Motions and notices may be sent to opposing counsel by email or fax if advance telephone notice is given and opposing counsel agrees beforehand.

Motions and notices must meet the stated deadline of at least seven calendar days before the scheduled hearing.

Late motions and notices may not be placed on the docket without leave of Court.

A party choosing to submit a written response should file it by noon CST on the day before the scheduled hearing.

Emergency custody orders may be obtained outside normal business hours by contacting the Family Court Judge or On-Call Judge directly.

A court calendar may be obtained by contacting the Family Court Judge's offices during normal business hours.

Petitioner's counsel should contact the Court to schedule the final hearing only after all procedural requirements, including any necessary home investigation, are complete.