Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 4-3.12

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 4-3.12 - Subsequent Case Management Conferences

A. In cases where there are minor children and a Final Parenting Plan Order has not been entered by the Court, the purpose of a Subsequent Case Management Conference is:

1. To verify compliance with the Initial Case Management Order regarding completion of the UCCJEA Declaration, the Parenting Education Program, the filing of a Proposed or Final Parenting Plan and completion of Mediation;

2. To verify compliance with the filing of a Comprehensive Financial Affidavit and Discovery requests for the purpose of setting temporary child support and other child related expenses;

3. To consider the necessity of the appointment of an attorney for the child(ren), Guardian ad Litem or child's representative;

4. To consider the necessity of the appointment of an Evaluator to address issues of allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time or relocation;

B. In cases with no minor children or, in which a Final Parenting Plan Order has been entered by the Court, the purpose of the Subsequent Case Management Conference is:

1. The identification and simplification of the issues, including the elimination of frivolous claims;

2. Determining whether amendments to the pleadings are necessary or desirable;

3. 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;

4. The avoidance of unnecessary proofs and of cumulative evidence;

5. 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;

6. The identification of any unresolved petitions, including attorney's fees of attorneys previously involved in the case; and

7. Such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action.

C. Failure to comply with Case Management Orders without good cause, shall be subject to the power of the Court to impose sanctions including, but not limited to, those authorized under Supreme Court Rule 219(c).

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 4-3.12