In the intricate landscape of family law proceedings, the ALA FL-040 form, designated as the Status Conference Questionnaire for the Superior Court of California, Alameda County, plays a pivotal role in streamlining the judicial process. This document serves as a key tool for attorneys and self-represented parties to communicate vital information about their case to the court. By covering a comprehensive range of issues that might be encountered in a case, including custody, visitation, child and spousal support, property division, and attorney’s fees, among others, it ensures that the court is well-prepared to address the specific needs of the parties involved. Furthermore, the form delves into discovery-related inquiries, asking parties to disclose whether any discovery has been requested, the nature of such requests, and the anticipated completion date for discovery activities, including mandatory declarations of disclosure. These disclosures are critical for establishing a transparent legal process, making the ALA FL-040 form an essential component in facilitating efficient judicial review and deliberation. Additionally, it allows for the discussion of potential bifurcation of issues and provides a platform for parties to report on settlement discussions, thereby offering a comprehensive overview of the case's status and the parties' efforts to resolve issues amicably or prepare for litigation. The form’s structured approach helps streamline the court's understanding of each case, guiding the pathway towards resolution in a manner that is both organized and considerate of the complexities inherent in family law cases.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Ala Fl 040 Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | ala fl040, fl 040, fl 040 fill, conference status questionnaire |
ALA
ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address) |
FOR COURT USE ONLY |
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TELEPHONE NO.: |
FAX NO. (Optional): |
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ATTORNEY FOR (Name): |
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, ALAMEDA COUNTY
STREET ADDRESS:
MAILING ADDRESS:
CITY AND ZIP CODE:
BRANCH NAME:
PETITIONER/PLAINTIFF:
RESPONDENT/DEFENDANT:
OTHER:
CASE NUMBER:
STATUS CONFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Check all the issues that might come up in this case:
Custody/Visitation |
Child Support |
Arrearages |
Property Valuation |
Property Division |
Property Characterization |
Reimbursement |
Attorney’s Fees & Costs |
Other (specify): |
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Spousal Support
Property Valuation Date
Separation Date
Contempt
2. Discovery |
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a. Has any discovery been requested? |
Yes |
No |
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Was the discovery requested |
informally or |
formally? |
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If formally, what kinds of discovery requests have been made? |
Interrogatories |
Depositions |
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b. Estimated date of completion of discovery described in the previous section (specify): |
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Document Production.
c. Have the parties served the mandatory declarations of disclosure? |
Yes |
No |
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Petitioner |
has |
has not served the preliminary declaration of disclosure. |
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Petitioner |
has |
has not served the final declaration of disclosure. |
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Respondent |
has |
has not served the preliminary declaration of disclosure. |
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Respondent |
has |
has not served the final declaration of disclosure. |
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If disclosures have been served, have the required declarations concerning service of the declarations of disclosure been filed with
the court by: Petitioner YES NO Respondent YES |
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If the answer to any of the questions in Item 2c is NO, when will the disclosures and declarations re service of the disclosures be completed and filed? (specify):
d. Are there any other discovery issues the court should know about (specify):
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Bifurcation of issues may be requested on the following issue(s) (specify): |
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Parties and/or counsel have met to discuss settlement. How many times? _______ times in person _______ times by phone |
Date: |
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ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER RESPONDENT OTHER |
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Form Approved |
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STATUS CONFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE |
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