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19th Judicial Circuit > Resources > Local Court Rules: Part 11 - Family Law
Page ContentPART 11.00 FAMILY LAW(Effective December 1, 2006)
11.01 Scope11.02 Affidavit of Parties and Production of Documents 11.03 Interrogatories11.04 Conciliation, Mediation, Advice to Court, Investigations and Reports11.05 (Second Amendment) Family Court Referral List11.06 (Amended) Pretrial Case Management Procedures11.07 Settlement Conference 11.08 (Amended) Subsequent Case Management Conference to Simplify and Reduce Trial Issues and Proofs (hereinafter referred to as a "Trial Conference")11.09 Parenting Education11.10 (Amended) Emergency Motions11.11 (Amended) Report of Proceedings/ Prove-Up Forms11.12 Joint Simplified Dissolution Procedure11.13 (Third Amendment) Lake County Family Mediation Program
11.02 AFFIDAVIT OF PARTIES AND PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
Seven days prior to the initial case management conference in any proceeding for dissolution of marriage or legal separation, the parties of record shall exchange with each other completed Comprehensive Financial Affidavits of income, expenses, assets and liabilities in the form approved by the court. The Comprehensive Financial Affidavit shall not be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. On or before the initial case management conference, each party of record shall file with the Clerk of the Circuit Court a certificate of compliance certifying that the Comprehensive Financial Affidavit has been completed and setting forth the date the completed Comprehensive Financial Affidavit was served upon the opposing party.
B. Hearings on Motions for Financial Relief
Any motion regarding financial relief regarding attorney’s fees, costs, maintenance, or child support shall be served pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 11 and shall be supported by a current Comprehensive Financial Affidavit which shall be served upon all parties entitled to notice. Prior to the scheduled hearing, or upon order of the court, the responding party shall serve his or her current Comprehensive Financial Affidavit on all parties entitled to notice. Proof of service of the Comprehensive Financial Affidavit shall be filed on the date set for hearing on the motion. The parties shall have sufficient copies of the Comprehensive Financial Affidavit in court for all parties who appear on the date of the hearing. The Respondent’s failure to serve a Comprehensive Financial Affidavit shall not be grounds for a continuance.
The party’s last two (2) pay stubs; The party’s last three (3) federal income tax returns filed; The party’s records of any additional income not reflected in their pay stub.
First Amendment to Rule 11.05, FAMILY COURT REFERRAL LIST Of Part 11.00, FAMILY LAW, of the Uniform Rules of Practice, Circuit Court of Illinois, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit.
Amended by the Circuit Judgesof the Nineteenth Judicial Circuitthis 19th day of March, 2012and effective April 2, 2012.
Second Amendment to Rule 11.05, FAMILY COURT REFERRAL LIST Of Part 11.00, FAMILY LAW, of the Uniform Rules of Practice, Circuit Court of Illinois, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit.
Amended by the Circuit Judgesof the Nineteenth Judicial Circuitthis 11th day of February, 2013and effective immediately. Judges hearing custody or visitation cases under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act or under the Illinois Parentage Act of 1984 are authorized to secure the assistance of mental health professionals pursuant to the following provisions: 750 ILCS 5/604(b), which authorizes the court to seek professional advice on issues relating to the best interests and wishes of a child who is the subject of a custody proceedings. 750 ILCS 5/605, which authorizes the court to order an investigation concerning custodial arrangements for a child who is the subject of custody proceedings. 750 ILCS 5/607.1, which authorizes the court to require parties to participate in counseling or mediation after a hearing on a petition alleging visitation abuse. 750 ILCS 5/608(c) which authorizes the court to order individual counseling for the child, family counseling for one or more of the parties and the child, or parental education for one or more of the parties.
Therefore, the Chief Judge is authorized to establish a list of qualified mental health professionals in accordance with the provisions and standards set forth in this rule. In the interests of efficient administration and to maintain the highest level of competence, the Chief Judge may, in his or her discretion, limit the number of members on the list. The list shall be known as the Family Court Referral List. A. QualificationsMembers of the Family Court Referral List shall meet the following qualifications:
Have a minimum of a master’s degree in a field of mental health. Be licensed by the State of Illinois as a social worker, marriage and family counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist. Have five years of experience in the field of family counseling. Have training and two years of experience in performing custody evaluations or agree to participate in the Family Court “Education, Observation, and Supervision” (EOS) Mentoring program, which will include three (3) sections, (1) Education (2) Observation and (3) Supervision as follows:
d. The Mentee shall not charge for the Mentee’s time during the observation section of this program or during the one full custody evaluation of the Supervision section of this program, The Mentor may charge their regular fee for the custody evaluation performed exclusively by them during the Observation section of this program. The Mentor shall charge a reduced fee for their time spent supervising the Mentee during the Mentee’s first custody evaluation. This reduced fee custody evaluation may be considered one of the Mentor’s obligatory “reduced fee” evaluations as outlined in Local Court Rule 11.05 D. 2.
5. Maintain professional liability insurance which covers services provided as a result of the referral.
B. Approval of membership on the Family Referral List Membership on the Family Court Referral List shall be by approval of the Chief Judge.
The list shall be reviewed every odd numbered year. Applicants shall provide proof of qualification by way of affidavit that is supported by documentation. In selecting providers to serve on the list, or to continue to serve on the list, the Chief Judge may seek the advice of judges, lawyers, and mental health professionals experienced in family matters. The Chief Judge shall have the discretion to limit the size of the list. In his or her discretion, the Chief Judge may add a member to or remove a member from the list when necessary to promote the highest standards of competency. An applicant denied inclusion on, or removed from the list, may appeal the decision in writing within 10 days to the Chief Judge. The Chief Judge shall decide the appeal after an opportunity for the applicant or member to be heard. The decision of the Chief Judge shall be final.
C. Selection of a providerSelection of a provider for services pursuant to 750 ILCS 5/604(b), 5/605, 5/602.1, 5/607.1, and 5/608(c), or pursuant to the inherent powers of the court to protect the best interests and welfare of a child, shall be in the sole discretion of the judge making the referral. In making a referral, the judge shall take in to account the wishes of the parties, the nature of the dispute, and any other relevant factors. Nothing shall prevent a judge from making a referral to a qualified professional who is not on the approved Family Court Referral Service.
D. Conditions of MembershipSelection for membership on the Family Court Referral List does not guarantee a member receipt of referrals and is conditioned upon the agreement of the applicant to the following terms:
To abide by the Model Standards of Practice for Child Custody Evaluations developed by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, as may be approved from time to time. To provide services in a minimum of two (2) selected cases “without fee”, or for a “reduced fee”, on a reasonable basis at the request of the Presiding Judge of the Family Court or the Presiding Judge’s Designee(s). To attend meetings of the Family Court Referral Service as scheduled by the Presiding Judge of the Family Division and to assume responsibility for the leadership of the meetings on a rotating basis, unless otherwise excused by the Presiding Judge of the Family Court or the Presiding Judge’s Designee(s). To attend 10 hours of professional continuing education seminars or courses every two years on topics related to custody and visitation issues, 4 of which must cover issues of domestic violence. To submit a written report to the court containing the results of a court ordered evaluation or investigation regardless of whether the fee for the services has been paid in full. If the report is not completed by the date required by the court order, to submit a report to the court, with copies to counsel and to unrepresented parties, stating the reason why the report is not finished and when it will be. To inform the court within 7 days if he or she has been disciplined by any licensing agency or professional organization to which he or she belongs. To inform the Court of his or her current contact information, hourly fee for direct contact hours and the separate charge for preparation of a written report, if any. This information will be disclosed on the publically disseminated Family Court Referral List. To make reasonable efforts to complete an evaluation or investigation after spending no more than twelve (12) hours of direct contact with or on behalf of the parties unless an extension is otherwise approved by the Court. The preparation of the report may be in addition to the direct contact hours.
E. FeesThe fee for court ordered services by a member of the Family Court Referral Service shall be paid for by the parties based on the rates reasonably and customarily charged by the provider for the services rendered. The court shall allocate the responsibility for payment between the parties based on ability to pay. In cases of indigency, the court may order the county to pay all or a portion of the fee for a court ordered evaluation or investigation, or the court may refer the matter to a psychologist on the staff of the Probation Department.
F. Acceptance of appointment When a provider is appointed by the court to perform a court ordered evaluation or investigation, counseling or supervised visitation services, the court administrator’s office shall send the provider a copy of the order of appointment. Upon receipt of the order, the provider shall sign an acceptance of appointment form provided by the court and return the form to the Court Administrator’s Office to be placed in the court file. A provider may decline to accept a case for any reason. A provider shall decline to accept an appointment to a case in which he or she has a conflict of interest, including but not limited to, a current or previous therapeutic, economic, or close personal relationship with any party, child, step-parent, other relative, counsel, or anyone else involved in the case, unless the conflict of interest has been specifically waived by the parties in writing. If a provider deems it necessary to decline to accept an appointment, he or she shall immediately notify the court with copies to counsel and unrepresented parties.
G. Psychological testsIn conducting an evaluation or investigation, the provider shall not conduct psychological tests unless specifically authorized to do so by court order.
H. Prohibition against counseling, therapy or legal representationEvaluators shall not provide counseling or therapy to the parties, either individually or jointly, during the evaluation process.
I. Statistical informationUpon request of the Court, evaluators will provide statistical information regarding fees and hours expended in order to allow the Court to evaluate the program in a format identified by the Court.
Amended by the Circuit of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuitthis 9th day of April, 2012and effective May 1, 2012.
All pre-judgment D cases. All pre-judgment F cases in which the Family Division Cover sheet indicates that an aspect of the case involves the custody or visitation of children. All post judgment D and F cases in which the Family Division Cover Sheet indicates that an aspect of the case involves the custody or visitation of children.
E. Failure to appear in court in person or by counsel for a case management conference may subject a party to sanctions from the court pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 219 including but not limited to monetary sanctions and/or dismissal of the case for want of prosecution, unless the case has already been resolved by order or judgment.
F. The initial case management conference shall be conducted pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 218. The parties will be expected to inform the court as to whether the case would be best handled on an expedited track, a standard track, or a complex track and to enter a case management order. G. The parties shall exchange comprehensive financial affidavits prior to the case management conference and file a certificate of compliance and service with the clerk of the court. H. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 923, the following requirements apply to the initial case management conference in cases involving minor children:
The parties must report whether they have attended the required parenting education program offered by the College of Lake County or such other parenting program approved by the court. If the parties have reached agreement on custody, they must provide the court with an agreed order regarding custody and an agreed parenting plan. If the parties have not reached an agreed parenting plan, the court shall schedule the case for mediation pursuant to the Lake County Family Mediation Program established by Local Court Rule 11.13, unless the Court determines that an impediment to mediation exists. The cost of mediation shall be allocated between the parties. If the parties are unable to resolve the issue of custody and visitation, the court may appoint counsel to represent the child/children and/or the court may order a custody evaluation by a court appointed evaluator. The cost of an evaluation and attorneys fees for counsel for the children shall be allocated between the parties.
A. At the initial Case Management Conference, a Subsequent Case Management Conference shall also be scheduled. The purpose of the Subsequent Case Management Conference is: The identification and simplification of the issues, including the elimination of frivolous claims; Determining whether amendments to the pleadings are necessary or desirable; Obtaining admissions of fact and documents which will avoid unnecessary proof, stipulations regarding the authenticity of documents, and advance rulings from the Court on the admissibility of evidence including written motions in limine; The avoidance of unnecessary proofs and of cumulative evidence; The identification of the number of witnesses and exhibits, the need and schedule for filing and exchanging briefs, and the date or dates of further conferences; The identification of any unresolved petitions, including attorney’s fees of attorneys previously involved in the case; and Such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action.
Reach an agreement on stipulations narrowing the issues of law or fact; Exchange copies of exhibits that will be offered in evidence at the trial, in such form as may be ordered by the Court; Perform such other acts as have been ordered by the Court; and Jointly prepare a trial conference memorandum in the form approved by the Court.
It shall be the continuing duty of all of the parties and attorneys to meet, respond and cooperate to fulfill the terms of this Rule. C. At the Final Trial Conference each party shall be represented by the attorney who will be representing him or her in the trial of the case, unless otherwise permitted by court order. All the parties and attorneys must attend the Trial Conference. Any attorney having a pending fee petition must also attend the conference. D. After the Trial Conference has taken place pursuant to this Rule, an order shall be entered reciting the actions taken. This order shall control the subsequent course of the case unless modified by subsequent order. The order following a Trial Conference shall be modified only to prevent manifest injustice. E. If a party or party’s attorney or any attorney having a pending fee petition, fails to do one or more of the following: Obey a scheduling or trial conference order; Appear at the Subsequent Case Management or Trial Conference; Properly prepare to participate in the conference; or Participate in good faith, the Court upon motion or on its own initiative, may make such order with regard thereto as is just, and assess sanctions pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 219(c), including attorney’s fees, and monetary sanctions, unless the Court finds that noncompliance was substantially justified or that other circumstances make an award of expenses or the imposition of sanctions unjust.
B. In furtherance of this policy and to implement the provisions of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 924 and 750 ILCS 5/404.1, a Parenting Education Program (“PEP”) shall be established as a resource to the Circuit Court of Lake County. The PEP shall be created by the Court Administrator of the Circuit Court of Lake County and contracted for by the Chief Judge or designee. The contents of the PEP shall be directed to the best interests of the minor children of parties to dissolution, or post dissolution proceedings and shall concern the effects of these proceedings on the children. The program shall be educational in nature and not designed for individual therapy. The program shall be at least four (4) hours in duration. The PEP described above shall be financially self-supportive through court assessed fees paid by the parties attending the program. The amount of the fee to be assessed for the program shall be related to the cost of conducting the program and shall be determined by the Chief Judge or designee.
E. The judge assigned to a case other than described in Paragraph C above may, in his or her discretion, require parents of minor children or other parties to attend the PEP.
D. If a motion is heard without prior notice under this rule and any respondent or other party fails to appear, a copy of the orders entered at the hearing shall be served personally, or by US Mail, upon all parties not previously found by the Court to be in default for failure to plead, and proof of service thereof shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court within two (2) days of the hearing thereon.
Amended by the Circuit Judgesof the Nineteenth Judicial Circuitthis 11th day of February, 2013and effective immediately. 11.12 JOINT SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION PROCEDURE
11.13 FAMILY MEDIATION PROGRAM
These Rules hereby adopted by reference the definitions contained in 710 ILCS 35/2 as if fully set forth herein. In addition to those definitions, the following definition applies. An “impediment to mediation” is any condition, including but not limited to domestic violence or intimidation, substance abuse, child abuse, mental illness or a cognitive impairment, that hinders the ability of a party to negotiate safely, competently, and in good faith. Pursuant to these rules, the identification of impediments in a case is necessary to determine whether mediation should be required, and to insure that only those parties having a present, undiminished ability to negotiate are directed by the court to mediate under this rule.
Mediation shall be ordered by the court, except upon a showing of the existence of an impediment to mediation or for other good cause shown, for all disputes involving child custody, visitation, removal, or other non-economic issues relating to the child or children, either pre-judgment or post-judgment. Mediation shall be limited to the issues specified by the court in the referral order. In accordance with Rule 11.06, parties who do not present the court with a parenting plan at the initial case management conference shall be referred to mediation. Upon referral to mediation, the court will set a 7-week status date, at which time the parties must report on their progress in dealing with all child-related issues. At this status date, the court will order continued mediation if the parties are willing to attempt further efforts to resolve their disputes, or the court will schedule a subsequent case management conference within 30 days thereafter as required by the Illinois Supreme Court Rule 218. At the subsequent case management conference, the court shall set a trial date that complies with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 922, which mandates that all child custody proceedings be resolved to final order within 18 months from the date of service of the petition or compliant, unless otherwise ordered for good cause shown. The failure of a party, or counsel for a party, to appear in court at the initial case management conference, or at the 7-week status date set subsequent to mediation referral, or any scheduled case management conferences under Rule 218, may subject that party to all available sanctions under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 219. Such sanctions may include dismissal of the entire proceeding if petitioner fails to appear, or the imposition of attorney’s fees, monetary sanctions, and/or the opposing party’s cost of transportation, loss of income and other expenses incident to that party’s attendance at the conference.
Mediation may also be ordered for issues other than those described in B.1., including economic issues. For mediation of these other issues, the court shall take into account the qualifications and professional background of the individual mediator appointed. Economic issues may not be mediated unless specifically ordered by the court pursuant to B.2., or agreed upon by the parties if they are mediating with an attorney-mediator.
At the initial orientation session and from time to time as necessary during the course of mediation, the mediator shall screen the parties for the presence of an impediment to mediation as defined under Paragraph A.2. If a mediator determines that an impairment exists that hinders the ability of the parties to negotiate safely, competently, or in good faith, mediation shall terminate and the case shall be returned to court for further proceedings, unless the parties agree to continue in mediation the mediator determines that the implementation of safeguards would remove the impediment(s) to safe and productive mediation. If the parties to mediation are subject to an order of protection, mediation may nevertheless continue if both parties agree and the mediator determines that the sessions will be safe and productive. If the order of protection prohibits contact, the parties shall not meet in joint sessions.
E. Qualifications, Requirements and Selection of Dissolution Mediators
First Amendment to Part 11.13, Family Mediation Program, of Part 11.00, Family Law, of the Uniform Rules of Practice, Circuit Court of Illinois, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. This First Amendment to Part 11.13. E. 3. - Qualifications, Requirements and Selection of Dissolution Mediators, becomes effective immediately.
3. The Presiding Judge of the Family Court shall prepare a list of approved mediators. The list shall be submitted to the Chief Judge, who shall have the discretion to include or remove persons from the list at any time, or to waive any of the above requirements, when necessary to promote the highest standards of competency. An applicant denied inclusion on, or removed from the list, may appeal the decision in writing within 10 days to the Chief Judge. The Chief Judge shall decide the appeal after an opportunity for the applicant or member to be heard. The decision of the Chief Judge shall be final. The list shall be reviewed in every even numbered year.
Adopted by the Circuit Judges of the 19th Judicial Circuit on August 13, 2007, effective immediately.
4. An approved mediator shall attend ten hours of continuing education every two years, on subjects related to child custody, visitation, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental illness or the mediation process. The mediator shall be responsible to provide proof of attendance by way of affidavit, of the specific course, seminar, or class attended to the Presiding Judge of the Family Court at least thirty days prior to his or her two-year anniversary date of certification. 5. From time to time, mediators may be required to attend specific trainings offered or sponsored by the Family Mediation Program, the Bar Association or other individuals or organizations.
Third Amendment to Rule 11.13, FAMILY MEDIATION PROGRAM Of Part 11.00, FAMILY LAW, of the Uniform Rules of Practice, Circuit Court of Illinois, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. This Amendment to Part 11.13. E. 6. - Qualifications, Requirements and Selection of Dissolution Mediators, becomes effective the 6th day of August, 2010.
6. Each year, a mediator shall mediate two low-income cases, as identified by the court, at a reduced fee. In addition, each mediator shall volunteer to staff a room to which judges in the Family Division can refer parties who have discrete issues requiring resolution. The room will be staffed by volunteers, as necessary. Mediators can sign up for available days on a calendar that will be located at the reception desk for court administration. Amended by the Circuit Judgesof the Nineteenth Judicial Circuitthis 27th day of July, 2010and effective the 6th day of August, 2010.
H. Confidentiality, Privilege, Admissibility, DiscoveryThese rules hereby adopt by reference the provisions on privilege, admissibility, discovery, waiver, preclusion, and exceptions to privilege as contained in 710 ILCS 35/4, 710 ILCS 35/5, 710 ILCS 35/6, and 710 ILCS 35/8 as if fully set forth herein.
I. Orientation SessionThe parties shall attend an initial orientation session with the mediator within 21 days of the court’s entry of the mediation order. At the orientation session, the mediator shall screen for the existence of impediments as required by Paragraph D and shall inform the parties about the rules of confidentiality. In addition, the mediator shall inform the parties of the following:
That neither therapy nor marriage counseling is part of the mediator’s function. That the mediator will not give legal advice. That an attorney-mediator will not act as an attorney for either or both parties and no attorney-client relationship will be formed. Thus, the attorney-client privilege will not apply. The mediation is subject to the rules of confidentiality.
At the initial session the mediator shall provide the parties with a written agreement outlining the guidelines under which mediation shall occur and the expectations of the parties and mediator. This initial agreement shall include at a minimum, all of the foregoing information in Paragraph I. Either or both of the parties shall be permitted to consult their respective legal counsel before executing this agreement. The mediator shall assess the ability and willingness of the parties to mediate at the orientation session and throughout the process, and shall advise the parties in the event the case is inappropriate for mediation. In accordance with 710 ILCS 35/10 (titled “Participation in mediation”), an attorney or other individual designated by a party may accompany the party to and participate in a mediation. A waiver of participation given before the mediation may be rescinded.
K. Termination of MediationThe parties are expected to attempt to mediate their dispute in good faith. Failure to attend a mediation session or failure to participate in mediation in good faith may subject a party to sanctions. Sanctions may include an assessment of mediation costs and/or attorney’s fees incurred by the other party. Mediation shall terminate upon the following:
When all issues referred for mediation have been resolved, or When an individual necessary to facilitate settlement of the dispute is not present, or When, in the opinion of the mediator, no purpose would be served by continuing the mediation, or When the mediator determines that an impairment exists which hinders the ability of the parties to negotiate safely, competently, or in good faith, or Upon order of the court for good cause shown.
3. In the event that all of the above information cannot be provided on the due date of the Mediator Report, the mediator shall advise the court as to the time necessary for the completion of the mediation process. It shall be within the court’s discretion to extend mediation after the seven-week status date. 4. In addition to the report furnished to the court, the mediator will prepare and furnish to the parties and their attorneys a written summary memorializing any agreement reached during mediation. The written summary will not be submitted to the court unless signed by all of the parties.
M. DiscoveryUnless otherwise ordered by the court, discovery shall be limited to written discovery until mediation is terminated by order of the court.
N. Payment of FeesThe mediator shall charge an hourly fee to the parties, which they shall pay in equal shares unless the parties otherwise agree or the court orders a different payment distribution. This hourly fee shall be paid to the mediator at the time of each session for the time spent in mediation at the session. In addition to the hourly fee, the mediator may request an advance deposit covering up to two hours time to be paid at the first session. Such deposit may be applied to services rendered by the mediator outside of the mediation session, such as telephone conferences, correspondence, consultation with attorneys or other individuals, preparation of the Mediator Report, and any other work performed by the mediator on the behalf of the parties. Any additional fees that exceed the deposit or the fees collected at the time of sessions for services rendered by the mediator shall be paid as required by the mediator. In the event payments are not made as required under this rule, or otherwise agreed to by the mediator and the parties, the mediation process may be suspended by the mediator pending compliance.
O. Judicial Immunity of MediatorsAn approved mediator shall have judicial immunity in the same manner and to the same extent as a judge.
P. StatisticsThe Court Administrator will be responsible for all statistical data. Data shall include the number of cases referred to mediation, the number of low-income cases referred, the number and duration of sessions per case and the final outcome of each case. These statistics shall be forwarded annually to the Chief Judge, and to the Presiding Judge of the Family Division. The Chief Judge shall report annually to the Supreme Court of Illinois on this mediation program, including a count of the number of cases assigned to Court-Ordered Mediation and the results achieved.
Second Amendment to Rule 11.13, FAMILY MEDIATION PROGRAM of Part 11.00, FAMILY LAW, of the Uniform Rules of Practice, Circuit Court of Illinois, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. This Amendment adds procedures for the Pilot Family Mediation Program – Never-Married Parents
Q. Pilot Family Mediation Program – Never-Married ParentsThe judge hearing child support enforcement matters may order never married parents involved in custody and/or visitation disputes to attend mediation with a court annexed mediator who meets the qualifications set forth in this rule. The mediator shall be available on site in the courthouse and shall provide mediation services consistent with this rule without charge to the parties.
Amended by the Circuit Judgesof the Nineteenth Judicial Circuitthis 22nd day of September, 2008and effective immediately.