Form fl040
Who needs fl040 form?
Fl040 form is filed by the court during the Status Conference. The form contains information about the plaintiff, attorney, respondent.
What is fl040 form for?
Fl040 form is a document requested by either of the parties involved in divorce proceeding. The form is needed to schedule all the divorce processes and set enough time for document production, conduct of depositions, supplemental pleadings, etc. The Status Conference during which the form fl040 is completed serves a starting point for further hearings on the case.
Is fl040 form accompanied by other forms?
Form fl040 follows the legal pleading, a petition initiated by the party who states the reason for the court claim and seeks the desired relief.
When is fl040 form due?
Form fl040 is filed during the Status Conference which takes place in the court that previously sets the time and date for the Status Conference.
How do I fill out fl040 form?
Form fl040 requires information from the plaintiff, respondent and attorney. There is a corresponding number of fields to be filled out:
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Contact information of the attorney or a party without attorney
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Court contact information
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Plaintiff's name
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Respondent's name
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Other
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Case number
Once these fields are completed, there is given a questionnaire with multiple choice answers. The most suitable ones must be chosen:
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Issues that will come up in the case
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Was the discovery requested? What discovery was requested? Specify the completion date of the discovery
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Were the mandatory declarations of disclosure served by the parties?
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Any discovery issues a court should know about?
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What issues require bifurcation?
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Did party or counsel meet to discuss settlement? If yes, how many times?
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Date
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Signature from everyone present at the Status Conference
Where do I send fl040 form?
Fl040 form is submitted to the court where the hearing takes place. It is kept there for the records.