Rule 10-351 Findings of fact and conclusions of law.
ARTICLE 3 Abuse and Neglect Proceedings and Families in Need of Court Ordered Services
Rule Text
A. Findings of fact and conclusions of law. At the conclusion of an adjudicatory hearing or termination of parental rights proceeding, upon request of any party the court shall allow counsel a reasonable opportunity to file requested findings of fact and conclusions of law, which shall be served upon the parties and provided to the judge. The court shall enter its decision, which shall consist of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Each finding of fact and conclusion of law shall be separately numbered.
B. Waiver. A party waives findings of fact and conclusions of law if the party fails to file requested findings of fact and conclusions of law within the time specified by the court.
C. Motion to amend or make additional findings and conclusions. Upon motion of a party made not later than ten (10) days after entry of judgment, the court may amend its findings or make additional findings and may amend the judgment accordingly. If a motion made under this paragraph is not granted within thirty (30) days from the date it is filed, the motion is automatically denied.
Amendment history: Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-042, effective January 15, 2009. Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-042, effective January 15, 2009.