Randall County District Courts Document Filing Requirements

Applies to

Decree of divorce

When a child or children were born to the wife during the marriage, the proposed decree must include a copy of the court order or acknowledgment and denial of paternity establishing paternity.

Paternity of that child/those children has been established by court order or a properly filed acknowledgment & denial of paternity. A copy of that court order or acknowledgment & denial of paternity is attached to my proposed Decree of Divorce.

Applies to

Filed document

Must include

certificate of service

Every filed document must include a separate signed statement confirming that a true and correct copy was mailed to the opposing attorney or party.

You must also attach a separate page of paper to every document you file with a statement that tells the court you have mailed a true and correct copy of the paperwork to the lawyer on the other side, or to the other party if they do not have a lawyer. You must sign the statement.

Applies to

Court request

Must include

certificate of service

Every request to the court must be in writing and include a signed statement confirming that a copy was sent to the opposing party.

Any requests to the court must be made in writing with the signed statement attached that you have sent a copy to the opposing party.

Applies to

Record document

Must include

caption

All pleadings, motions, notices, orders, and other record materials in civil, family-law, and criminal cases must be filed with the clerk.

(1) All pleadings, motions, notices, orders, and any other paper, document or thing made a part of the record in any civil, family law or criminal case shall be filed with the Clerk.

Applies to

Pleading or motion

Must include

ai disclosure

Counsel and self-represented parties must comply with the AI standing order and include the required AI certification in all pleadings and motions.

(b) All pleadings and motions filed by counsel and self-represented parties shall comply with the "Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence," and contain the "Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence". (see appendices A and B)

Applies to

Hearing request motion

Must include

certificate of service

A hearing request may be made by filing a motion, an order setting the hearing, and a certificate of service on opposing counsel.

(1) Filing with the Court a motion requesting a hearing and an order setting a hearing, accompanied by a certificate of service to opposing counsel; or

Applies to

Hearing setting request

Must include

certificate of conference

Before requesting a setting, counsel must attempt to coordinate with opposing counsel and include a good-faith conference certification, explaining why no conference occurred if applicable.

(c) Prior to requesting a setting, counsel shall attempt to coordinate a setting with opposing counsel. A motion requesting a setting or letter confirming a setting must include a certification that the party seeking hearing in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with the opposing party to reach an agreement on the date and time of the hearing. If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer.

Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

A motion requiring a conference must include a certificate stating whether the motion is unopposed, opposed, or agreed.

Each motion for which a conference is required must include a certificate of conference indicating that the motion is unopposed, opposed, or agreed.

Applies to

Expert report

Unless the parties agree or the court orders otherwise, a retained or specially employed expert must provide a signed written report when the expert is designated, but the rule does not apply to attorney-fee experts.

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties or ordered by the court, an expert witness that is retained or specially employed to provide expert testimony in the case must provide a written report that is prepared and signed by the witness in addition to the other requirements of Tex. R. Civ. P. 194.2(f) at the time of the designation of the expert. This rule does not apply to experts designated on attorney's fees.

Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

If no conference occurred, the certificate must explain why, the motion is presumed opposed, and the attorney must still use best efforts to seek the required conference.

If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer, in which event the motion will be presumed to be opposed. This rule does not alleviate the requirement that a conference be held, as attorneys must use their best efforts to have a conference where required by this rule.

Applies to

Notice of deposition

Every deposition notice must include a certification, in substantially the specified form, stating that a conference was held or attempted and describing the agreement or inability to reach agreement.

Any notice of deposition must include a certification substantially in the following form: "A conference was held (or attempted) with the attorney for the opposing party to agree on a date, time, place and materials to be furnished. Agreement cannot be reached (or counsel will not respond) and the deposition is therefore being taken ===== PAGE 8 ===== pursuant to this notice (or agreement was reached and this notice complies with the agreement)."

Applies to

Deposition objection or motion to quash

A deposition objection must propose three alternative times within 14 calendar days when challenging the time, or an alternative location when challenging the place.

A party objecting to the time or place designated for an oral deposition under Rule 199.4, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, will include in the party's objection or motion to quash (if the objection is to the time of the deposition) three alternative times within 14 calendar days of the date specified in the notice or an alternative location (if the objection is to the location of the deposition).

Applies to

Court submission

Must include

ai disclosure

Self-represented litigants and attorneys using artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached certification form before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding.

All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in connection with a case shall before using any AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding sign and submit the attached form, certifying that:

Applies to

Ai certification

Must include

ai disclosure

An attorney or self-represented litigant certifies understanding and compliance with the Court's artificial-intelligence standing order and confirms that a human verified all generative-AI contributions using traditional legal sources before submission, with potential sanctions for noncompliance.

I, an attorney or self-represented litigant in the ____ Judicial District Court, hereby certify as follows: 1. I reviewed and understand this Court's Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case. 2. All information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence—including language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis—was before submission to this Court verified as accurate using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being. 3. I understand that I will be held responsible and subject to possible sanction under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chp. 10, and the inherent power of the Court, or for contempt of court, for failing to comply with the Court's Standing Order or this certification.

Applies to

Petition

The petitioner must attach a copy of the standing order to the original petition and every copy when filing the petition.

7.1 The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of the petition at the time the petition is filed.

Applies to

Application for ex parte order

Counsel presenting an ex parte application represents that the opposing party is unrepresented or that opposing counsel was notified and does not wish to be heard, or that diligent notice attempts were unsuccessful and further efforts are not permitted by the circumstances.

11. APPLICATION FOR EX PARTE ORDERS. By presenting any application for an ex parte order, counsel is deemed to represent to the Court that: a. to the best of counsel's knowledge, the party against whom the relief is sought is not represented by counsel; or b. if the party against whom the relief is sought is represented by counsel, that (i) such counsel has been notified of the application and does not wish to be heard by the Court thereon; or (ii) counsel presenting the application has diligently attempted to notify opposing counsel, has been unable to do so, and the circumstance do not permit additional efforts to give such notice.

Applies to

Statement of monthly income and expenses

Each party must furnish a statement of monthly income and expenses using a form substantially similar to the current Texas Family Law Practice manual form or a court-approved form.

13.1 A statement of monthly income and expenses in a form substantially similar to the form found in the current Texas Family Law Practice manual published by the State Bar of Texas or in a form approved by this Court.

Applies to

Federal income tax returns

Each party must furnish copies of their federal income tax returns for the two calendar years before the temporary hearing.

13.2 Copies of that party's federal income tax returns for the two calendar years prior to the temporary hearing.

Applies to

Earnings records

Each party must furnish payroll statements, pay stubs, W-2 forms, and 1099 forms evidencing earnings for the prior calendar year and from January 1 of the current year through the temporary hearing date.

13.3 All payroll statements, pay stubs, W2 forms, and 1099 forms which evidence that party's earnings for the calendar year prior to the temporary hearing and from January 1 of the current year through the date of the temporary hearing.

Applies to

Proposed property division form

When the character, value, or division of property or debts is at issue, each party must file a proposed property division form listing all separate and community property and all debts and liabilities.

14.1 In all cases in which the character, value or division of property or debts is in issue, each party shall file a proposed property division form including all of the separate and community property owned or claimed by the parties and all debts and liabilities owed by the parties.

Applies to

Motion to substitute attorney

Must include

certificate of service

A motion to substitute attorneys must comply with Rule 10 and include written consent, a certificate of service, the substituting attorney’s identifying and contact information, and a certification that no unwritten rulings remain.

A hearing is required for a motion to substitute attorneys unless the motion complies with Rule 10 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and is filed with: (a) A written consent to the substitution signed by all other parties in the action who have appeared; (b) A certificate of service notifying withdrawing attorney of the motion to substitute; (c) The substituting attorney's name, State bar number; address, telephone number, email address, and, if available, fax number; and (d) A certification that there are no rulings of the court that have yet to be reduced to writing.

Applies to

Motion to substitute attorney

A motion to substitute attorneys must include written consent signed by all other appearing parties.

A written consent to the substitution signed by all other parties in the action who have appeared;

Applies to

Motion to substitute attorney

A motion to substitute attorneys must provide the substituting attorney’s name, State bar number, address, telephone number, email address, and fax number if available.

The substituting attorney's name, State bar number; address, telephone number, email address, and, if available, fax number;

Applies to

Motion to substitute attorney

Must include

local rule certificate

A motion to substitute attorneys must certify that no court rulings remain to be reduced to writing.

A certification that there are no rulings of the court that have yet to be reduced to writing.

Applies to

Motion to retain

A motion to retain must state the factual and legal basis for retaining the case and be filed at least 14 days before the notice’s dismissal date.

Motions to retain must set forth the factual and legal basis for retaining the case and must be filed at least 14 days prior to the dismissal date specified in the notice of dismissal.

Applies to

Motion to withdraw

A motion to withdraw requires a hearing unless it complies with Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 10 and includes the specified client and party consents, a last-known-address certificate, and a certification about unreduced rulings.

A hearing is required for a motion to withdraw unless the motion complies with Rule 10 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and is filed with: (a) A written consent to the withdrawal signed by the withdrawing attorney's client(s); (b) A written consent to the withdrawal signed by all other parties in the action who have appeared; (c) A certificate of last known address of the client(s), containing the client's address, telephone number, email address, and, if available, fax number; and (d) A certification that there are no rulings of the court that have yet to be reduced to writing.

Applies to

Motion to substitute attorneys

Must include

certificate of service

A motion to substitute attorneys must include written consent, a certificate of service, the substituting attorney’s identifying information, and a certification that no rulings remain to be reduced to writing to avoid a hearing.

A hearing is required for a motion to substitute attorneys unless the motion complies with Rule 10 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and is filed with: (a) A written consent to the substitution signed by all other parties in the action who have appeared; (b) A certificate of service notifying withdrawing attorney of the motion to substitute; (c) The substituting attorney's name, State bar number; address, telephone number, email address, and, if available, fax number; and (d) A certification that there are no rulings of the court that have yet to be reduced to writing.

Applies to

Motion to retain

A motion to retain must state the factual and legal basis for retaining the case and be filed at least 14 days before the dismissal date.

Motions to retain must set forth the factual and legal basis for retaining the case and must be filed at least 14 days prior to the dismissal date specified in the notice of dismissal.

Applies to

Deposition objection

A deposition objection based on time must identify three alternative times within 14 calendar days, while an objection based on location must identify an alternative location.

A party objecting to the time or place designated for an oral deposition under Rule 199.4, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, will include in the party's objection or motion to quash (if the objection is to the time of the deposition) three alternative times within 14 calendar days of the date specified in the notice or an alternative location (if the objection is to the location of the deposition).

Applies to

Pleadings and motions

Must include

ai disclosure

All pleadings and motions filed by counsel or self-represented parties must comply with the AI standing order and include the Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence.

All pleadings and motions filed by counsel and self-represented parties shall comply with the "Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence," and contain the "Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence". (see appendices A and B)

Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of service

A party may request a hearing by filing a motion, an order setting the hearing, and a certificate of service on opposing counsel.

Filing with the Court a motion requesting a hearing and an order setting a hearing, accompanied by a certificate of service to opposing counsel; or

Applies to

Confirmation letter

As an alternative to filing a hearing motion, a party may ask the court to schedule the hearing and confirm the setting by letter to the court, with a copy served on opposing counsel under Rule 21a within three days after the setting.

Requesting the court to schedule the hearing and confirming the setting by letter addressed to the Court, a copy of which shall be served on opposing counsel in accordance with Rule 21a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure within 3 days of setting the hearing.

Applies to

Setting request

Every request for a hearing setting must estimate the amount of court time required.

All requests for a setting shall include an estimate of the amount of court time required for the hearing.

Applies to

Setting request

Must include

certificate of conference

A motion requesting a setting or a letter confirming a setting must certify a good-faith conference or attempted conference with opposing counsel about the hearing date and time.

A motion requesting a setting or letter confirming a setting must include a certification that the party seeking hearing in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with the opposing party to reach an agreement on the date and time of the hearing.

Applies to

Certificate of conference

When no conference occurred, the certificate of conference must explain why conferring was not possible.

If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer.

Applies to

Ex parte application

Must include

proposed order

The applicant must make a reasonable effort to provide opposing counsel or the party with the application and proposed order at least 2 hours before presentation to the Court for decision.

make reasonable effort to provide opposing counsel or party with a copy of the application and proposed order at least 2 hours before the application and proposed order are to be presented to the Court for decision

Applies to

Expert report

Unless the parties agree or the court orders otherwise, an expert designated to provide testimony must submit a prepared and signed written report with the designation; the requirement excludes experts designated solely on attorney's fees.

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties or ordered by the court, an expert witness that is retained or specially employed to provide expert testimony in the case must provide a written report that is prepared and signed by the witness in addition to the other requirements of Tex. R. Civ. P. 194.2(f) at the time of the designation of the expert. This rule does not apply to experts designated on attorney's fees.

Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

Every motion requiring a conference must include a certificate stating whether the motion is unopposed, opposed, or agreed.

Each motion for which a conference is required must include a certificate of conference indicating that the motion is unopposed, opposed, or agreed.

Applies to

Deposition notice

Every deposition notice must include a substantially prescribed certification describing the conference or attempt, inability to reach agreement, or agreement reached.

Any notice of deposition must include a certification substantially in the following form: "A conference was held (or attempted) with the attorney for the opposing party to agree on a date, time, place and materials to be furnished. Agreement cannot be reached (or counsel will not respond) and the deposition is therefore being taken ===== PAGE 8 ===== pursuant to this notice (or agreement was reached and this notice complies with the agreement)."

Applies to

Bankruptcy notice

After a party files for bankruptcy protection, counsel must promptly telephone the Court Coordinator and, within three days, provide written notice to affected courts and all counsel identifying the bankruptcy court, case information, filing date, and counsel's address.

Whenever any party of litigation in these courts files for protection under the bankruptcy laws of the United States, it shall be the responsibility of that party's counsel in these courts: (i) to promptly notify the affected court(s) by telephoning the Court Coordinator; and (ii) within three (3) days of any bankruptcy filing, to provide written notice to the affected court(s) and all counsel that a bankruptcy has occurred giving the name and location of the bankruptcy court, the bankruptcy cause number and style, the date of filing and the name and address of counsel for the bankrupt.

Applies to

Court submission or proceeding using ai generated information

Must include

ai disclosure

Before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding, every self-represented litigant or attorney who used AI for legal research or drafting must sign and submit the attached certification form.

All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in connection with a case shall before using any AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding sign and submit the attached form, certifying that:

Applies to

Certificate

Must include

ai disclosure

Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide a certification addressing compliance with the Court's artificial-intelligence standing order and human verification of all generative-AI contributions.

### CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE I, an attorney or self-represented litigant in the ____ Judicial District Court, hereby certify as follows: 1. I reviewed and understand this Court's Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case. 2. All information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence—including language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis—was before submission to this Court verified as accurate using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being. 3. I understand that I will be held responsible and subject to possible sanction under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chp. 10, and the inherent power of the Court, or for contempt of court, for failing to comply with the Court's Standing Order or this certification.

Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of service

A motion requesting a hearing must be accompanied by an order setting the hearing and a certificate of service on opposing counsel.

Filing with the Court a motion requesting a hearing and an order setting a hearing, accompanied by a certificate of service to opposing counsel;

Applies to

Pleadings and motions

Must include

ai disclosure

All pleadings and motions filed by counsel or self-represented parties must comply with the AI standing order and include the required AI certification.

All pleadings and motions filed by counsel and self-represented parties shall comply with the "Standing Order Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence," and contain the "Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence". (see appendices A and B)

Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

A motion requesting a setting or a letter confirming a setting must include a good-faith conference or attempted-conference certification.

A motion requesting a setting or letter confirming a setting must include a certification that the party seeking hearing in good faith conferred or attempted to confer with the opposing party to reach an agreement on the date and time of the hearing.

Applies to

Expert report

Unless the parties agree or the court orders otherwise, an expert must provide a written, signed report when designated, but the rule excludes attorney-fee experts.

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties or ordered by the court, an expert witness that is retained or specially employed to provide expert testimony in the case must provide a written report that is prepared and signed by the witness in addition to the other requirements of Tex. R. Civ. P. 194.2(f) at the time of the designation of the expert. This rule does not apply to experts designated on attorney's fees.

Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

A motion subject to the conference requirement must include a certificate stating that it is unopposed, opposed, or agreed.

Each motion for which a conference is required must include a certificate of conference indicating that the motion is unopposed, opposed, or agreed.

Applies to

Motion

If no conference occurred, the certificate must explain why, the motion is presumed opposed, and the attorney must still make best efforts to confer.

If a conference was not held, the certificate must explain why it was not possible to confer, in which event the motion will be presumed to be opposed. This rule does not alleviate the requirement that a conference be held, as attorneys must use their best efforts to have a conference where required by this rule.

Applies to

Deposition notice

Every deposition notice must include a certification in the prescribed form concerning the conference or attempted conference and the resulting agreement or inability to agree.

Any notice of deposition must include a certification substantially in the following form:

Applies to

Court submission

Must include

ai disclosure

Self-represented litigants and attorneys using artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting must sign and submit an attached certification form before using AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding.

All self-represented litigants and attorneys who utilize any form of artificial intelligence for legal research or drafting in connection with a case shall before using any AI-generated information in a court submission or proceeding sign and submit the attached form, certifying that: 1. all language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence were before submission verified as accurate through traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being, and 2. that the self-represented litigant or attorneys submitting such information understands and acknowledges that they are and will be held responsible and potentially sanctioned for their or their co-counsel's failure to comply with this Order.

Applies to

Certificate

Must include

ai disclosure

Attorneys and self-represented litigants must certify compliance with the Court's artificial-intelligence standing order and verify AI-created information using traditional legal sources before submission.

### CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE I, an attorney or self-represented litigant in the ____ Judicial District Court, hereby certify as follows: 1. I reviewed and understand this Court's Standing Order Regarding Artificial Intelligence. I will comply with the Standing Order throughout this case. 2. All information created or contributed to by generative artificial intelligence—including language, quotations, sources, citations, arguments, and legal analysis—was before submission to this Court verified as accurate using traditional (non-AI) legal sources by a human being. 3. I understand that I will be held responsible and subject to possible sanction under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chp. 10, and the inherent power of the Court, or for contempt of court, for failing to comply with the Court's Standing Order or this certification. Signed on: ________________________ [ATTORNEY SIGNATURE BLOCK]

Applies to

Motion

A continuance motion based on an attorney’s conflicting trial or hearing settings must include case-identifying information for all conflicting settings.

Any motion for continuance on the ground that an attorney is set for trial or other hearing in two or more courts on the same date shall be filed in all affected courts and shall contain case identifying information as to all conflicting settings.

Applies to

Hearing setting request

Every request for a court setting must include an estimate of the court time needed for the hearing.

(b) All requests for a setting shall include an estimate of the amount of court time required for the hearing.

Applies to

Proposed order

A proposed order should not be submitted to the court's queue unless the court specifically requests it.

No proposed order should be submitted to a court's queue unless specifically requested by the court.

Applies to

Proposed order

Counsel should not file a proposed order before the relevant hearing has been held.

Counsel should not file proposed orders before a hearing has been held.

Applies to

Uncontested or agreed matter

Must include

proposed order

An uncontested or agreed matter generally does not require a separate motion and hearing and should include a proposed order reflecting all parties' agreement, unless applicable law requires a hearing.

For uncontested or agreed matters, a separate motion and hearing is not required, except as otherwise provided. All uncontested or agreed matters should be presented with a proposed form of order and should reflect the agreement of all parties either (i) by personal or authorized signature on the form of the order, or (ii) in the certificate of conference on the motion. This rule does not apply to cases in which the law requires a hearing.

Applies to

Motion to withdraw

The motion-to-withdraw rule also applies in criminal cases.

**This Rule also applies in criminal cases.

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Except for emergency or legally authorized ex parte orders, proposed orders should be sent to opposing counsel for agreement before court-requested transmittal; disagreement triggers a hearing, and proposed orders should not be filed before a hearing.

Other than emergency orders, or other orders specifically authorized by law to be submitted ex parte, all proposed orders should be submitted to opposing counsel(s) for agreement as to form prior to its transmittal to the Court's queue. No proposed order should be submitted to a court's queue unless specifically requested by the court. If counsel cannot agree the parties should schedule a hearing. Counsel should not file proposed orders before a hearing has been held.

Applies to

Bankruptcy notice

Noncompliance with the bankruptcy-notice rule may result in sanctions against counsel and, when appropriate, the party after the bankruptcy concludes.

Failure to comply with this rule may be punished by sanctioning counsel and, in appropriate cases, the party once the bankruptcy is concluded.

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

For an uncontested or agreed matter not requiring a separate motion and hearing, the parties should submit a proposed order reflecting every party's agreement by authorized signature or through the motion's conference certificate, unless law requires a hearing.

For uncontested or agreed matters, a separate motion and hearing is not required, except as otherwise provided. All uncontested or agreed matters should be presented with a proposed form of order and should reflect the agreement of all parties either (i) by personal or authorized signature on the form of the order, or (ii) in the certificate of conference on the motion. This rule does not apply to cases in which the law requires a hearing.

Applies to

Proposed order

Except for emergency orders and orders authorized by law to be submitted ex parte, proposed orders should be sent to opposing counsel for agreement as to form before being transmitted to the Court's queue.

Other than emergency orders, or other orders specifically authorized by law to be submitted ex parte, all proposed orders should be submitted to opposing counsel(s) for agreement as to form prior to its transmittal to the Court's queue.

Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

For uncontested or agreed matters, a separate motion and hearing are generally unnecessary, and the matter should include a proposed order reflecting every party's personal or authorized signature or a certificate of conference, unless law requires a hearing.

For uncontested or agreed matters, a separate motion and hearing is not required, except as otherwise provided. All uncontested or agreed matters should be presented with a proposed form of order and should reflect the agreement of all parties either (i) by personal or authorized signature on the form of the order, or (ii) in the certificate of conference on the motion. This rule does not apply to cases in which the law requires a hearing.

Applies to

Proposed order

Except for emergency orders and orders authorized by law for ex parte submission, proposed orders should be sent to opposing counsel for agreement as to form before court transmittal.

Other than emergency orders, or other orders specifically authorized by law to be submitted ex parte, all proposed orders should be submitted to opposing counsel(s) for agreement as to form prior to its transmittal to the Court's queue.