Procedure for Expedited Process Post Diss/Post Order

This is the process to follow when a divorce/custody matter has been finalized, the final order has been signed, and child support has been referred to the expedited process

Preface: Long before the divorce is finalized, the attorney must talk to the client about the difference between trying to incorporate a child support agreement into the final order versus referring to the expedited process.

The attorney must discuss pros and cons. The attorney must inform the client that if the matter is referred to the expedited process there will be a funds request (just like motions, mediations, etc) to cover the cost of preparing for and attending the hearing.

The attorney must indicate that the funds requested up front will be somewhere between $2,000 and $4,000, depending on the complexity.

Importantly, the attorney must document they had this discussion with the client.

Checklist

• Talk to client about incorporating child support in final order
• Talk to client about pros and cons
• If client wants to proceed, make the Ex-Pro fee request of $2,000-$4,000
• Document this discussion in Notes on Mycase

Initial Triggering Event: Receiving final order signed by Judge:

1. Edit “Next Steps in the Expedited Process for Child Support” document, including adding the deadline for documents and updating the amount of the funds request. (Document Template in MyCase and also linked at the end of this article)
2. Save and Share the document in MyCase.
3. Send finance an email for the funds request, including how much is being requested and when it is due.