Free Family Case Management Order - New Jersey


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SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION-FAMILY PART ___________________ COUNTY DOCKET NO. FM- _________________

__________________________ , Plaintiff, CIVIL ACTION vs. CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER __________________________, Pursuant to Rule 5:5-6 Defendant.

This matter being opened to the Court on _____________________, 20_____, _____ (a) during a case management conference before: ___________________________________________________________________________________ _____ (b) during a telephonic conference with: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ______(c) by consent of both attorneys Plaintiff being represented by ____________________________, of the firm of _____________ ______________________________, and the Defendant being represented by _____________________ of the firm of _______________________________________________________________________ and good cause existing for entry of this Order, IT IS hereby ORDERED that the above titled matter is assigned to the following track. (If custody is in issue the case shall be placed on the Priority Track.) A. EXPEDITED TRACK________ (Discovery shall not exceed 90 days) If checked go directly to Page 3. B. STANDARD TRACK________ C. PRIORITY TRACK Conference) ___ (Discovery shall not exceed 120 days) (Discovery to be set at first Case Management

D. COMPLEX TRACK_________

(Discovery to be set at first Case Management Conference)

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IT FURTHER APPEARING that on the issue of Custody and Parenting Time : _______The children are emancipated. ______ There are no children. ______ DV Order in effect. _______Custody not in issue. ______ Custody is an issue. ______ All issues relating to Custody and Parenting Time have been resolved pursuant to the Custody/Parenting Time stipulation attached hereto. ______ The matter is referred to Custody/Parenting Time mediation. ______ The Custody/Parenting Time Plan, required pursuant to R. 5:8-5 is attached hereto/or will be submitted by _______________________________. IT FURTHER APPEARING that the following issues are in dispute: ______ Child Support ______ Alimony ______ Equitable Distribution ______ Counsel Fees ______ Cause of Action ______ Medical Insurance ______ Other Issues: ______ Life Insurance ___________________________

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the following be furnished no later than the dates indicated: Case Information Statement filed? Plaintiff (Yes____ No____) - Defendant (Yes____ No____) CIS to be filed by Plaintiff_____Defendant_____Both____ by______________________20_____ Plaintiff/Defendant/Both-shall propound Interrogatories/Notice to Produce by: ___________________20___ Plaintiff/Defendant/Both-shall answer Interrogatories and comply with Notice to Produce by__________20__ Plaintiff/Defendant/Both-shall complete Depositions by____________________________20______ Plaintiff/Defendant/Both-shall produce proof of bank account balances, pension, or other records, such as: _____________________________________________________by_________________________20_ Plaintiff/Defendant/Both shall also: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Joint or Court Plaintiff Date (00/00/0000) Appointed Expert Expert Real Estate appraisals to be completed by _________ Personalty appraisals to be completed by ________ Business appraisals to be completed by Pension appraisals to be completed by ________ _________ Defendant Expert Cost Paid by (H/W) _____ _____ _____ _____

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Other (Expert Reports or related issues): ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this matter shall be scheduled before the County Early Settlement Panel on _______________________, 20_____, at____________. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a second Case Management Conference has been scheduled on _______________________, 20 ____, at_____________, before________________________________ IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all motions, emergent applications, plenary hearings and the ultimate trial of this matter, if necessary, shall be handled by Judge _____________________. All future correspondence to the Court shall be forwarded to the Judge assigned. The attorney appearing in Priority or Complex Track Cases should be familiar with and have full authority to participate in the case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________

Trial Date___________________________

_____Trial Date To Be Determined

___________________________________ (Judge's Signature) We hereby consent to the form and entry of the within Order. _______________________________________ Attorney for Plaintiff ___________________________________ Attorney for Defendant

Attorney Address:____________________________ ___________________________________________ Phone:______________ Fax No. ________________

Attorney Address: _______________________________ ______________________________________________ Phone:_________________ Fax No. ________________

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IMPORTANT
DO NOT provide an undisclosed address and telephone number of a party if a Domestic Violence Restraining Order is in effect.
Plaintiff:____________________________________ Address:____________________________________ ___________________________________________ Phone: ________________Fax No. ______________ Defendant:______________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ ______________________________________________ _ Phone: _________________Fax No._______________

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Case Management Conference and Track Assignment Standards and Procedures

In accordance with Court Rule 5:5-6, Case Management Conferences in Civil Family Actions and 5:1-4(b) Procedures for Track Assignment, the following procedures shall guide the court in implementing these rules. 1. An initial case management conference shall be held for all Initial filings of divorce within 30 days after the Family Court receives the last permissible responsive pleading. 2. A notice shall be sent to all parties with the time and place of the initial case management. Included in the notice should be a blank case management order which may be completed by counsel and forwarded to court for review and approval. 3. In determining track assignments pursuant to Rule 5:1-4, the court shall consider an attorney=s request for a track assignment. If all the attorneys agree on a track assignment, the case shall not be assigned to another track except good cause shown and after providing the opportunity for all attorneys to be heard on the matter. If the track assignment cannot be agreed upon by the attorneys, the court shall assign the track that affords the greatest degree of management and notify the parties of the track assignment. 4. A case Management Conference may be conducted by a judge or staff designated by a judge. The conference may be held in person or by telephone. 5. Attorneys may submit to the court a Case Management Consent Order for review and approval. The Case Management Consent Order shall provide the court with all information required to effectively manage the case including dates for completion of all applicable issues outlined in the order and appropriate signatures. 6. The initial Case Management Conference shall result in a case management order which shall clearly depict, on the front of the order, the designated track for the case. The case management order shall also fix the schedule for discovery and any future case management conferences that may be necessary or trial dates when appropriate. 7. A case may be reassigned to a different track, other than the initial track assignment, on the court=s motion or upon application of a party. Such an application may be made informally, but must be in writing to the court, copy to the other party, stipulating the reason(s) for to the request for reassignment. The court shall make the final determination and notify the parties.

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