As amended through June 11, 2024
Rule 8.015 - REQUIRED FILINGS IN DOMESTIC RELATIONS CASES(1) In all contested domestic relations cases where the parties are seeking a division of assets and/or debt, the parties may prepare a joint exhibit referred to as the "six column list". This list is to contain: (a) Each item of property(b) In columns to the right of the property description there is to be listed:(i) each parties' estimated fair market value of the property(ii) each parties' proposed distribution of the property(iii) any claim as to whether the property is pre-marital or inherited(c) At the bottom of each page there is to be a subtotal of the page's fair market valuations;(d) The last page shall contain a total of each parties' claims, fair market valuations, debt distributions and offsets, and proposed equalizing judgment if any.(2) The six-column list shall be submitted to the court and the Arbitrator not less than one week prior to arbitration. In the event that arbitration is waived it shall be submitted to the court one week prior to any settlement conference or trial, whichever occurs first.
(3) Parties to all contested domestic relations cases where spousal or child support is sought shall submit a Uniform Support Declaration to the court no later than one week prior to a settlement conference or trial, whichever is scheduled first. Nothing herein shall relieve parties of the obligations to submit a Uniform Support Declaration pursuant to Linn County Supplemental Rule 8.005.(4) If a party fails to comply with any portion of this rule the court may grant the relief sought by the opposing party in whole or in part, may deny relief sought by the party in violation, in whole or in part, or may postpone trial.Amended effective 2/1/2024.