Judge Kim Cornett Childers

Applies to

Motion for compensation

A motion for compensation must include an affidavit stating the appointment’s statutory basis, services and hours, fee reasonableness, and that the proceeding has concluded.

Applies to

Guardian ad litem filing

The Guardian ad Litem must file either an Answer for the Respondent or a Report stating that the Guardian ad Litem cannot present a defense after careful examination.

Applies to

Paternity case file access request

Access to a paternity case file is granted upon receipt of an attorney's request statement or a party's signed and notarized release for representation in the action.

Persons seeking an Emergency Custody Order during the stated working hours must go to the Family Court Clerk's Office.

After working hours on weekdays and on weekends, persons seeking an Emergency Custody Order must contact the on-call District Court judge or trial commissioner.

The parties must contact the court's secretary regarding pending hearings concerning resolved issues.

Copies accompanying the specified motions must be sent by mail, hand delivery, or electronic transmission.

Notice to the relevant County Attorney may be given by placing copies of the notice and motion in that County Attorney's basket at the Family Court Clerk's Office.

A Guardian ad Litem appointed for an unmarried infant, person of unsound mind, or adult prisoner must notify the Respondent of the appointment and proceeding, and of any applicable right to genetic testing.

Motions under FCRP 201(A) must be filed and noticed at least seven days before the next regularly scheduled motion docket.

A motion noticed for hearing less than seven days away is automatically passed to the next Motion Hour.

Deadline

3 business days

Specified non-emergency motions must be filed, clocked, and noticed by 3:00 p.m. three business days before the appropriate docket.