What does the court commissioner need in order to advise the Judge that the case is ready for the divorce hearing?
Before the file can be forwarded to the Judge for the scheduling of a final divorce hearing, you MUST complete the Vital Statistics form (also known as Original Certificate of Divorce) and provide proof of service of the divorce papers on the other party or proof of publication. You must also submit a complete Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA), if all issues in the divorce are agreed to. When there is not a complete agreement on all issues, the parties must request a status conference with the Court Commissioner’s Center. The commissioner will determine which issues are not resolved and how much time the trial will take. The commissioner will notify the judge’s office that the trial is ready to be scheduled and will suggest the appropriate amount of time for a trial of the issues to be decided. Parties may also file a partial MSA outlining any agreements they have been able to reach. Then, the remaining issues can proceed to trial.
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