Rule 54.1 – Periodic Payments

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Provisions for periodic payments of alimony and/or child support shall be set forth specifically in the judgment or order providing for the same to be paid. Provisions for alimony shall state whether such payments are to be made directly to the recipient or through...

Rule 54 – Judgment; Costs

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(a) Definition; form. “Judgment” as used in these rules includes a decree and any order from which an appeal lies. A judgment shall not contain a recital of pleadings, the report of a master, or the record of prior proceedings. (b) Reserved. (c) Demand for...

Rule 53.1 – Alternative Dispute Resolution

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(a) Authority to order. The court, sua sponte or upon motion by a party, may, in exercise of its discretion, order the parties to participate in a nonbinding Alternative Dispute Resolution process (ADR or ADR process) subject to terms and conditions imposed by the...

Rule 53 – Masters

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(a) Appointment. The court may appoint a master, referee, auditor, examiner, assessor, special master, volunteer settlement master, commissioner, or receiver (“a master”) to perform specific acts and/or obtain specific evidence to assist the court. (b)...

Rule 52 – Findings by the Court

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(a) Effect. In all actions tried in the family court, the court may find the facts and state its conclusions of law thereon or may announce or write and file its decision and direct the entry of the appropriate judgment; except upon notice of appeal filed with the...