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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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Applies to
    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 Marty Seaton

Circuit judge for Division 10. **Appointed to the bench:** 2023 **Current assignment:** Civil, Criminal and Domestic **Division email:** Div10.cir16@courts.mo.gov

Jackson County Courthouse, 415 E 12th Street, 8th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64106 Phone: (816) 881-3610 Fax: (816) 881-3893 **Judicial Administrative Assistant:** Ronald Thomas, (816) 881-3610, Ronald.Thomas@courts.mo.gov **Law Clerk:** Madison Hyatt, (816) 881-3948, Madison.Hyatt@courts.mo.gov **Court Reporter:** Beth Lopez, (816) 881-3710, beth.lopez@courts.mo.gov **Who to contact:** the page directs domestic and civil case issues to law clerk Madison Hyatt, and criminal case issues and all other Division 10 communication to the judicial administrative assistant. **Hearings:** all hearings in Division 10 are held in person unless otherwise indicated. Attendance by phone or WebEx is not permitted without express authorization by the court. **Conference line:** call 1 (408) 418-9388, then access code 1465191276, then press # # **WebEx:** https://mocourts.webex.com/meet/div10chambers

Common questions about Judge Marty Seaton's rules

How may parties contact Judge Marty Seaton's chambers?

Division 10 hearing participation by phone or Webex requires express authorization from the court.

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Contact law clerk Madison Hyatt about issues involving domestic and civil cases.

Contact the Judicial Administrative Assistant about criminal-case issues and all other Division 10 communications.

Division 10 hearing participation by phone or Webex requires express authorization from the court.

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