Rule 2.6 – Default and Dismissal

A. Default. If the court has not received a timely appearance or response from the respondent, and the petitioner has requested the entry of a default, a default hearing shall be scheduled not less than thirty (30) days from the petitioner’s written request,...

Rule 2.5 – Response to Legal Action

A. Appearance: Any party intending to participate in the case must file a written Appearance within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the Notice to Respondent.B. Responsive Pleadings. No responsive pleading is required of the respondent, unless alimony or other...

Rule 2.4 – Notice of Legal Action

A. Joint Petitions. Because joint petitions are signed and filed by both parties, no further notice or service is required.B. Individual Petitions. Upon receipt of an individual petition, the court shall attach to the petition a Notice to Respondent (formerly orders...

Rule 2.3 – Beginning of Legal Action

A.Petition. All domestic relations actions begin with the filing of a petition. A petition may be jointly filed by both parties.B.Where to File Petition. New petitions should be filed in the county in which the petitioner lives. If there are multiple family division...

Rule 2.1 – Scope and Applicability

The family division has jurisdiction over all divorces, parenting actions, legal separations, annulments, child support actions, separate maintenance actions, actions involving the dissolution of civil unions, paternity, legitimation, registration of foreign judgments...