Judge Patricia J. Smith

Applies to

Agreement to mediate

If a new or different person attends a subsequent mediation session, that person’s signature must be obtained before the process proceeds.

Applies to

Guardian ad litem report

The first paragraph for each child must discuss custody from the beginning of the case through the current custody orders.

Applies to

Fee application

Upon completing service, a GAL must submit a fee application on the Court-required form itemizing time and services rendered.

An untimely motion, response, or reply may not be accepted unless the late-filing party establishes exceptional circumstances caused the delay and no prejudice to the opposing party.

Filings must be received within the time required by law, subject to an extension under Rule 56, and late filings may subject the Fiduciary and attorney to compliance enforcement under Rule 77.

Filing an interim plan does not change the due date of the biennial guardianship plan.

Service

Mail

In a full insolvency, notice to all creditors and interested parties must be sent by certified mail; return receipt cards may be filed as proof at the hearing, and proof need not be submitted with the representation of insolvency.

A new attorney must notify all other attorneys, unrepresented parties, and other persons interested in the proceeding of the substitution.

A reply memorandum may be served on opposing counsel within seven days after the date stated in the memorandum contra's certificate of service.

Fee

$15

For filing or requesting an extension at least three days before the citation hearing, each responsible person owes a $15 citation cost and a $50 sanction in addition to the normal filing fee.

The schedule charges $2 plus $1 per page for fax transmission.

Applies to

Fax filing

An additional fee is assessed for each fax transmission and for each page of the document, with amounts referenced in Appendix A.