Nadia’s question was what to expect. I answered what to expect. And just because you have one cc doesnt mean you can automatically jump to something else. There have been other cases where another cc was ordered or a motion was moved into a conference discussion or the cc judge moved it to a motion court to have something ordered. The experience I have seen and heard (based on reading and talking with a lawyer) shows that many cases go to another conference (normally settlement) before going to a motion. There a number of posters on this forum alone who have experienced crazy conference situations that were completely unexpected INCLUDING having a second, third and fourth conference scheduled.
For Nadia, she has a straightforward case with full disclosure. If her ex continues to drag his feet she has a case to go to a hearing. For others, if their ex refuses disclosure but additional conferences are needed, they will be held.
And before you drag me for that, Ive asked about the conference process and have been told the different ways they are played out whether a second or third or settlement after dro/cc or going straight to a hearing. While you *CAN* file to push it through, if it is going to piss off the judge that you jumped the queue, I would always advise on the side of caution. I gave my opinion based on how things went and what our lawyer (who does this and is a certified expert in family law) said. Yes my fiancé could have filed for a follow conference or a motion but as we have seen, his ex refuses to provide disclosure even with an order to do so. They have a settlement conference booked for the summer. A DRO conference, a motion for disclosure and an order were unsuccessful in accomplishing what you said a hearing would.
For Nadia, she has a straightforward case with full disclosure. If her ex continues to drag his feet she has a case to go to a hearing. For others, if their ex refuses disclosure but additional conferences are needed, they will be held.
And before you drag me for that, Ive asked about the conference process and have been told the different ways they are played out whether a second or third or settlement after dro/cc or going straight to a hearing. While you *CAN* file to push it through, if it is going to piss off the judge that you jumped the queue, I would always advise on the side of caution. I gave my opinion based on how things went and what our lawyer (who does this and is a certified expert in family law) said. Yes my fiancé could have filed for a follow conference or a motion but as we have seen, his ex refuses to provide disclosure even with an order to do so. They have a settlement conference booked for the summer. A DRO conference, a motion for disclosure and an order were unsuccessful in accomplishing what you said a hearing would.
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