Judge Eddy Montgomery

Applies to

Motion

Motions must state their grounds and supporting legal authority, except motions concerning trial or pre-trial conference dates.

Applies to

Summary judgment motion

A summary judgment motion must specifically identify the material facts the movant contends are not genuinely disputed.

Applies to

Motion for order of submission

After proof is taken, either party may move for an order of submission; the motion must say whether the action is contested and, if so, identify the specific issues in controversy.

Notice of a motion must be served at least five days before the noticed hearing date.

Applies to

Motion

A copy of each motion must be served on the circuit judge at least five days before the noticed hearing date.

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The hearing notice containing the time, date, and place must be served on the opposing party.

The Domestic Relations Commissioner must file a report and recommendation no later than 14 days after the hearing and submission of all evidence and briefs.

The verified, sworn domestic violence petition must be presented immediately to the appropriate judicial officer by the verifier or a peace officer in the county.

The Domestic Relations Commissioner must file a report and recommendation no later than 14 days after the hearing and submission of all evidence and briefs.

Counsel must notify the Domestic Relations Commissioner when the hearing fee has been paid.

Moving counsel must contact the Domestic Relations Commissioner before filing to schedule a hearing and provide its anticipated length.

Counsel must notify the Domestic Relations Commissioner when a hearing is expected to exceed one hour so a special hearing time can be arranged.