Judge Mark A. Styles Jr.

Applies to

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.