Ind. Elkhart Cnty. Local Rule LR20-TR58-416

416.1. Hearings and Orders

After the requirements of Sections Problem Solving Settlement Conference, ADR requirements and

Triage, have been met, where applicable, hearings on uncontested petitions for dissolution, applications

for provisional relief, rules to show cause, petitions to modify, and other matters appropriate for summary

consideration and disposition shall be set for summary disposition at such regular times and days as the

court determines and at other available times as the calendar of the Court permits.

416.2. Trial Rule 58

A. Counsel shall prepare proposed orders as may be required by the Court, such as orders granting or

denying routine motions and agreements.

B. Proposed orders and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be served upon the

opposing party or counsel, consistent with the Trial Rule regarding service.

C. Counsel of record shall be and remain informed of all action and filings made in all matters

pending in which they are counsel of record.

D. All proposed Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO) shall be signed by all parties or their

attorneys, and when possible pre-approved by the Plan Administrator. Any dispute regarding a

proposed QDRO shall be set for hearing upon request of a party.

E. If the parties reach an agreement on any or all issues, the terms of the agreement shall be reduced

to writing and signed by all parties or their counsel, including the State if it has intervened and the

Guardian Ad Litem if one has been appointed. The signed agreement shall be e-filed with the Court.

A separate proposed Order including the relevant portions of the agreement in imperative form shall

also be e-filed. The proposed Order shall include instructions regarding the distribution and delivery

of the Order pursuant to Trial Rule 72(D).

F. In the event a money judgment is to be rendered against any party by agreement such as a child

support arrearage, property equalization payment, and/or attorney fees, a Notice of Judgment shall

be e-filed.