Judge Corletra Mance
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Court-wideRequest must include
Document Filing Requirements10 rules
It is mandatory to attach payroll records, leave earning statement from the military, or other proof of income for the past six (6) most recent pay periods. If such income information is not available, then the past two (2) years of tax returns and all schedules are required to be attached.
An Affidavit to Waive Appearance at Final Irreconcilable Differences Divorce Hearing has been executed by the party being awarded the divorce and properly notarized.
A Marital Dissolution Agreement executed by both parties and properly notarized has been filed with the Court,
This cause has been pending for more than the statutory waiting period,
A completed Notice of Insurance has been filed with the Court.
Parties who are self-employed, operate a business, belong to a partnership/joint venture, or are salaried by a closed corporation must complete the supplemental income statement and attach the most recent federal income tax return and profit and loss statement.
Court's wording
page must be filled out if you: 1. Are self-employed, or ===== PAGE 4 ===== 2. Operate a business or practice a profession, or 3. Are a member of a partnership or joint venture, or 4. Are a shareholder in and are salaried by a closed corporation or similar entity. Attach to this statement a copy of the following documents relating to the partnership, joint venture, business, professional corporation or similar entity: 1. The most recent Federal Income Tax Return; and 2. The most recent Profit and Loss
If applicable, an Agreed Permanent Parenting Plan executed by the parties has been filed with the Court
The Affidavit must be executed under oath before a Notary Public who verifies the affiant's identity personally or by identification.
Court's wording
The Affiant, _____________________________, with whom I am personally acquainted or who provided identification, and who, upon oath executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes contained therein, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for said county and state.
(Note: A more concise version of the above description of the contemptuous act is acceptable provided it lists the due date, amount due, amount paid, if any, and a resulting arrearage figure.)
Signature of Affiant or attorney for Affiant
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Requests for production of documents must be supplemented at least 45 days before trial.
REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS SHALL BE SUPPLEMENTED AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO TRIAL.
Civil cases
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
I hereby certify that a true and exact copy of the foregoing has been forwarded via U.S. Mail to the (Defendant/Respondent)(Counter-Defendant/Respondent) (opposing party) at (address of opposing attorney or party) on this the _____ day of ________, 20____.
I hereby certify that a true and exact copy of the foregoing has been forwarded via U.S. Mail to the (Defendant/Respondent)(Counter-Defendant/Respondent) (opposing party) at (address of opposing attorney or party) on this the _____ day of ________, 20____.
Civil cases
Page 2 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
A certification states that a true and correct copy was mailed first-class, U.S. Mail, postage prepaid on a specified date to a named attorney.
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was mailed, first-class, U.S. Mail, postage prepaid on this the _ day of , 20 to the following: (Name of Attorney)
Civil cases
Page 17 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Service of the affidavit may be made via U.S. Mail, efile notification, or email pursuant to TCRP 5.
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Affidavit has been forwarded via U.S. Mail, efile notification or email pursuant to TCRP 5 to the following on the ______ day of _____________________ 20_______.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Certificate of Service
The Affidavit must be served via U.S. Mail, efile notification, or email pursuant to TCRP 5, as evidenced by a completed certificate of service.
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Affidavit has been forwarded via U.S. Mail, efile notification or email pursuant to TCRP 5 to the following on the ______ day of _____________________ 20_______
Civil cases
Page 3 | Certificate of Service
Chambers Communication Rules
Questions about filings, copies, fees, or case records should be directed to the Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
Questions about filings, copies, fees, or case records should be directed to the Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
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