Marion Supp. L. R. 8.005

As amended through June 11, 2024
Rule 8.005 - PLEADINGS
(1) A party shall place the notation "YOUNG CHILD INVOLVED" in the title of the first pleading in the case (including a petition and a response) if the case involves custody or parenting time of a child that is three years of age or younger, including an unborn child
(2) The requirement in paragraph (1) shall apply to the following proceedings:
(a) Annulment or dissolution of marriage;
(b) Legal separation;
(c) Petition to establish custody or parenting plans (including paternity);
(d) Family Abuse Prevention Act proceedings; and
(e) Post-judgment litigation involving custody or parenting plans.
(3) When applicable, a party shall place the notation "THERE IS OTHER LITIGATION INVOLVING CHILD CUSTODY" in the title of the first pleading and all subsequent pleadings involving child custody including the case number of the other litigation. "Other litigation involving child custody" includes proceedings involving a Family Abuse Prevention Act Order (restraining order), dependency or delinquency cases in juvenile court, child support, filiation, parenting time, visitation, guardianship or domestic relations. The case number for any other litigation involving child custody must also be included in the caption of the pleading.

Marion Supp. L. R. 8.005

Amended effective 2/1/2024.