Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 824 rules apply across Jackson County Circuit Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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    Financial statements

    In dissolution or legal-separation actions, each party must complete and file sworn Forms 1402A and 1402B and serve them on the opposing party within sixty days after service of the petition.

  • Applies to
    Financial statements

    In child-support, alimony, or maintenance modification motions, each party must complete and file sworn Forms 1402B and 1402E and serve them on the opposing party within sixty days after service of the motion.

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    Iv d income withholding notice

    In IV-D cases, written notice must be submitted by Circuit Court Form 1408 or letter to the specified Department of Civil Records contact and must state the circuit case number, identify the case as IV-D, identify the obligor's employer and address, state the arrearage amount, and state the order's entry or modification date.

Filing Timing

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  • Within 60 days after notice approving the final settlement and distribution order, the personal representative must distribute the estate assets and file receipts and a proposed discharge order.

  • The Request for Final Court Costs Estimate must be filed at least two weeks before the final settlement.

  • An application for exempt property must be filed by verified petition within a reasonable time and before the property is distributed or sold.

Service

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  • Every withdrawal pleading and termination of limited appearance must include the client’s full address and be served on the client in addition to all other required recipients.

  • Absent the client’s written consent, the withdrawal motion must be served with hearing details, and withdrawal cannot occur until the client receives written notice and has reasonable time to retain or obtain another attorney.

  • Service
    Mail

    When the client cannot be located, the attorney may serve the required notice by mail to the client’s last address on file with the court and any additional address provided to the attorney; withdrawal remains subject to Rule 21.4.4.

Fees

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    In forma pauperis application

    When in forma pauperis status is granted, Jackson County must pay filing and publication costs unless the order granting leave specifically excepts them.

  • Applies to
    Proceedings

    Filing fees and cost deposits are set by schedules approved by the Presiding Judge, published on the Court’s website, and deposited when proceedings are instituted or requested.

  • Applies to
    In forma pauperis application

    A confined applicant seeking in forma pauperis status in a civil proceeding must submit the required motion and affidavit, except for specified Supreme Court proceedings and habeas corpus proceedings.

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About Judge John G. Gromowsky

Circuit judge for Division 7. **Appointed to the bench:** 2025 **Current assignment:** Civil / Criminal / Domestic **Division email:** Div7.cir16@courts.mo.gov

Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E 12th Street, 6th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64108 Phone: (816) 881-3607 Fax: (816) 881-3227 **Judicial Administrative Assistant:** Tess Jones, (816) 881-3607, tess.jones@courts.mo.gov **Law clerk contact:** Kathryn McCabe, (816) 881-3705, kathryn.mccabe@courts.mo.gov **Court reporter:** Nicole Fangrow, (816) 881-3707, nicole.fangrow@courts.mo.gov **Hearings:** the page states that as of January 20, 2026 all Division 7 hearings are held in person unless stated otherwise, and that any approved virtual appearance must be confirmed with the court the Monday before the hearing.

Common questions about Judge John G. Gromowsky's rules

How may parties contact Judge John G. Gromowsky's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge John G. Gromowsky's chambers. The rule lists email div7.cir16@courts.mo.gov. Pro se parties and attorneys appearing for another attorney must email the Division when they are in the virtual lobby.

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Complete rules summary for Judge John G. Gromowsky

Pro se parties and attorneys appearing for another attorney must email the Division when they are in the virtual lobby.

An attorney formally entered on the case need not email or call the Division to report being in the virtual lobby because staff can see waiting parties.

Questions may be directed to Division 7 by phone at 816-881-3607 or by email at div7.cir16@courts.mo.gov.

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