IN THE 16th CIRCUIT COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI FAMILY COURT DIVISION _____ AT KANSAS CITY _____ AT INDEPENDENCE IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: ) ) ) ) ) ) Respondent ) Petitioner and Case No: Division: CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT ­ DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Instructions: This Case Management Statement must be completed by each attorney of record. The original is to be filed with the Court, and copies mailed to the Judge or Commissioner and all other counsel at least seven days prior to the Case Management Conference. Counsel need only complete those portions which are relevant to issues in controversy. All answers must be typed. Present date: Attorney's name and party represented: State the names and ages of any minor involved in this proceeding: Is legal or physical custody a contested issue? Submit your proposed Parenting Plan to opposing counsel and the Court with the Case Management Statement. Set forth a concise description of any issues regarding restriction of visitation. State any issues which may require the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem. Have the parties attempted mediation? If not, suggest a proposed mediator for the Court to consider. (NOTE: If the parties cannot agree on a mediator, one will be Appointed by the Court at the Case Management Conference.) Has your client attended FOCIS? Provide the dates your client attended or is scheduled to attend the FOCIS classes. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com State whether or not the case remains contested. IF THE CASE REMAINS CONTESTED, COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS BELOW. Are there issues as to marital misconduct? Is there an issue concerning child support? Submit your Civil Procedure Form 14 Presumed Child Support Worksheet to opposing counsel and the Court with the Case Management Statement. State factors, if any, which may justify deviation from the presumed amount. Are there issues regarding the character of the property as marital or nonmarital? If so, identify same and provide a concise statement justifying exclusion from the marital estate: Is there a controversy regarding division of marital assets and/or debts? If so, please state in particular what marital asset or debt. Identify any expert witnesses who you anticipate may testify in the manner provided pursuant to Rule 56.01(b)4. Is there an issue concerning spousal maintenance? If so, complete the following: a. Age of parties: Husband _________ Wife _________ Length of marriage: ___________ A brief description of your allegations regarding the present and future earning capacity of the parties: A brief description of any allegations that are relevant to the issue of maintenance and relate to the physical or emotional condition of either party: Describe the amount, period and manner of payment requested: Describe any provisions you intend to propose regarding termination or modification of maintenance: Is there an issue concerning attorney fees? List all expert witnesses you intend to call at trial. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com List all stipulated exhibits you intend to offer at trial. Indicate the number of expected witnesses to be called at trial and estimated length of trial. List discovery you have completed. Specify with particularity any discovery disputes that remains unresolved. Identify any procedural, evidentiary, or other problems that should be addressed at the Case Management Conference. Provide dates for which counsel is unavailable for trial between 77 and 105 days after the Case Management Conference. By execution of this Case Management Statement, counsel is certifying to the Court that a good faith effort has been made to settle all issues in this matter, including issues on the merit, outstanding discovery disputes, and any significant evidentiary issues. ________________________________ Attorney for Petitioner/Respondent I hereby certify that a true copy of the above and foregoing Case Management Statement along with the following documentation (check applicable documents): ______ Updated Standard Dissolution discovery; ______ Proposed Parenting Plan; ______ Presumed Form 14 calculation were served upon opposing counsel/party by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, on the _____ day of ________________, 20_____, addressed to: ______________________________ Attorney for Petitioner/Respondent American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com