Judge Brian T. Smestad

Fee

5

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Judgment docket

The judgment docket fee is $5.00.

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Incoming facsimile

There is no fee for incoming facsimiles.

Fee

1.25

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Outgoing facsimile

The court may charge $1.25 per page for outgoing facsimiles.

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Financial disclosure statement

Both parties must file a financial disclosure statement with the family court commissioner, and with the county Child Support Agency if public assistance is involved, by the temporary-order hearing or before entry of a temporary order based on a written stipulation.

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Notice of retainer or order appointing counsel

An attorney representing a party must file a notice of retainer or order appointing counsel with the clerk of court.

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Withdrawal motion

Before withdrawing as counsel of record, an attorney must file a written motion, schedule a hearing, and give notice to the court and all opposing parties.

The notice of retainer or order appointing counsel must be filed as soon as practicable.

A party may file a demand for a de novo hearing within 15 consecutive days after the decision, including weekends and holidays.

A facsimile filing routed through a non-court intermediary is complete when the court receives it.

An attorney withdrawing as counsel of record must give notice of the scheduled hearing to all opposing parties.

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Notice of hearing

Service

Publication

A copy of the notice of hearing must be published in the local newspaper or official county newspaper for three weeks.

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Motion papers

Motions, supporting documents and briefs should be filed with the court and served on the nonmoving party at least twenty (20) days before the hearing date unless provided otherwise by these rules or order of the court.