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Section 1 -- General Provisions

Circuit Court — Family Division Rules – 2026

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Section 1 -- General Provisions Domestic Relations Juvenile Delinquency and Children in Need of Services Abuse and Neglect Guardianship of Minors Surrenders of Parental Rights Adoption Termination of Parental Rights Name Change Actions Domestic Violence Nominations, Appointments and Reappointments of Marital Masters
Rule 1.1 Scope and Application Rule 1.2 Waiver of Rules Rule 1.3 Fees Rule 1.4 Open to the Public Rule 1.5 Courtroom Conduct Rule 1.6 Recordings Rule 1.7 Clerk's Office and Judge's Chambers Rule 1.8 Case Transfer Rule 1.9 Multiple Case Filings Rule 1.10 Recusal Rule 1.11 Interpreters Rule 1.12 Scheduling Rule 1.13 Computation and Extension of Time Rule 1.14 Guardians ad Litem Rule 1.15 Recommendations;/Ex Parte Orders Rule 1.16 Appearances Rule 1.17 Special Appearances Rule 1.18 Non-Lawyer Representatives Rule 1.19 Limited Representation by Attorneys Rule 1.20 Withdrawal and New Representation Rule 1.21 Pro Hac Vice Representation Rule 1.22 Testimony of Attorney or Witness Rule 1.23 Pleadings Rule 1.24 Pleading Requirements Rule 1.25 Discovery Rule 1.25-A Mandatory Initial Self Disclosure: Rule 1.26 Motions Rule 1.27 Continuances Rule 1.28 Offers of Proof Rule 1.29 Photographing, Recording and Broadcasting Rule 1.30 Access to Confidential Records -- Fees and Notice Rule 1.31 Appeals to the Supreme Court Rule 1.32 Dismissal of Cases Pending Without Action