STATE OF MAINE DISTRICT COURT Location: Docket No.: , Plaintiff v. , Defendant , Other Party (if any) MOTION FOR EXPEDITED HEARING M.R. Civ. P. 107(b) plaintiff defendant Guardian ad litem other party hereby I, (name), request that an expedited hearing be set on my motion . I understand that an expedited hearing may be granted only under extraordinary circumstances and assert the following in support thereof: The denial of an expedited hearing could result in substantial adverse effects on the minor 1. child(ren) and their best interests as follows: The denial of an expedited hearing could result in substantial adverse effects on the financial 2. support of the minor child(ren) as follows: The denial of an expedited hearing could result in substantial adverse effects on my parental rights 3. as follows: The denial of an expedited hearing could result in substantial adverse effects on the minor 5. my health and/or financial standing as follows: child(ren)'s health and/or financial standing AND/OR 6. Other: 7. I have notified the other party of my intent to file this motion. That party (does) (does not) (does) (does not) object to an expedited hearing. object to the underlying motion. That party OR I have made reasonable and good faith efforts to notify the other party of this motion. minutes hour(s). (Expedited hearings 8. I estimate that the hearing will take shall not exceed 3 hours.) NOTICE: Response to this motion for expedited hearing must be filed in writing within 7 days after notice of the motion. FM-218, Rev. 10/16 Page 1 of 2 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Date: Plaintiff Sworn before me on this date, Date: Attorney Notary Public (Deputy) Clerk -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Defendant Guardian ad litem Other Party After review, and in accordance with M.R. Civ. P. 107(b), it is hereby ORDERED that: The Motion for Expedited Hearing is DENIED. The Motion for Expedited Hearing is DENIED. The clerk shall schedule the parties to engage in mediation regarding the issues listed above on _______________ at ____________ am/pm. The Motion for Expedited Hearing is GRANTED. The clerk shall set the above-mentioned motion for a hearing on for hour(s) minute(s) before a Family Law Magistrate at Judge. am/pm No expedited hearing will be held unless opposing party(ies) has/have received proper notice pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure. Date: Family Law Magistrate / Judge, District Court FM-218, Rev. 10/16 Page 2 of 2 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com