Form 1034 Status Conference Statement – Fill Out and Use This PDF

The 1034 Status Conference Statement form serves as a pivotal document within the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Cruz, for family law proceedings such as dissolution, legal separation, nullity, and parentage cases. By detailing the issues still at contention, the state of discovery, co-parenting class completion, and the parties' disclosure declarations among other crucial aspects, this form aids in streamlining the process towards resolution. For those navigating through the complexities of family law, ensuring this form is accurately filled out is a critical step. Click the button below to start filling out the form.

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Form 1034 Status Conference Statement PDF Details

The 1034 Status Conference Statement form is a crucial document used in family law proceedings within the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Cruz. This mandatory form serves several important functions throughout the legal process. Primarily, it helps identify the main issues that the parties involved in the case disagree on, ranging from child custody and visitation rights to the division of property and determination of spousal support. Furthermore, it details the discovery process, highlighting what information is yet to be exchanged between the parties and estimating the time required to complete this phase. The form also addresses co-parenting classes, the serving of mandatory declarations of disclosure in cases of dissolution, legal separation, or nullity, and whether both parties have attempted settlement discussions or participated in mediation. Importantly, it inquires about the readiness for trial, the involvement of the Department of Child Support Services in child support issues, and any anticipated difficulties in reaching a final judgment. By submitting this form, parties provide essential information to the court, aiming to streamline the proceeding, encouraging settlement discussions, and assisting in the scheduling of future hearings, including the trial. The form reflects the court’s commitment to resolving family law matters efficiently and equitably, ensuring all necessary steps are taken towards a resolution that serves the best interests of all parties involved.

Question	Answer
Form Name	Form 1034 Status Conference Statement
Form Length	2 pages
Fillable?	No
Fillable fields	0
Avg. time to fill out	30 sec
Other names	Watsonville, SUPCV-1034, Arrearages, conference status county form

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	ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (NAME AND ADDRESS):		TELEPHONE NO.:		For Court Use Only
	ATTORNEY FOR (NAME):

	SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
	Watsonville Branch
	1 Second Street, Room 300
	Watsonville, CA 95076

	Plaintiff/Petitioner:
	Defendant/Respondent:

	STATUS CONFERENCE STATEMENT				CASE NO.
	□Dissolution	□ Legal Separation
	□Nullity	□ Parentage			HEARING DATE:
	□Nullity	□ Parentage
	□Other Family Law:________________________________________________				TIME:
					DEPT:

1. Check the issues on which you and the other party disagree or need orders
	□ Custody/Visitation			□ Property Valuation
	□ Arrearages			□ Property Characterization
	□ Child Support			□ Property Division
	□ Spousal Support			□ Reimbursement
	□ Separation Date			□ Attorney’s Fees and Costs

□Other:___________________________________________________________________

2.Discovery (getting information about/from the other party) that still needs to be completed:

Has discovery been finished?□Yes □ No □Not required/requested in this case If No, what discovery still needs to be done? □ Interrogatories □Depositions

□Document Production □ Request for Admissions □ Other: ___________________________________

How long do you think it will take both parties to finish discovery? ___________ days.

3.	Co-parenting (for cases with children) classes have been completed by				□Petitioner		□ Respondent
4.	Mandatory Declaration of Disclosure (Dissolution, Legal Separation, and Nullity cases only):
	Petitioner has served Respondent with	□ Preliminary		□ Final		Declarations of Disclosure
	Respondent has served Petitioner with	□ Preliminary		□ Final		Declarations of Disclosure
	If not served yet, do you need a deadline?	□Yes	□No			□ Yes	□ No
5.	Have you and the other party and/or your attorneys met to discuss settlement?
6.	Are the parties in Mediation?	□ Yes	□ No
	If Yes, on what issue? _______________________________________
	Are you satisfied with the progress made in Mediation? □ Yes				□ No

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

STATUS CONFERENCE STATEMENT

	(Santa Cruz County Local Form) (Mandatory)
SUPCV-1034 (Rev. 1/2013)	Local Rule 3.1.06

PETITIONER/PLAINTIFF:		CASE NUMBER:
RESPONDENT/DEFENDANT:

7. Are you ready to set for trial?	□ Yes □ No

If yes, how long will your trial take (estimate)?__________hours/days. Number of Expert Witnesses_______

Names of Witnesses: _____________________________________________________________________

8. Is the Department of Child Support Services involved on the issue of child support? □Yes □No

If yes: Which County?_____________________________ FSB Number? __________________________

Court Case Number (if different from this case):__________________________________________

9.As dictated by California Rules of Court 5.83, the Court strives to have family law matters resolved in a timely manner. What factors do you anticipate will make it difficult to reach a Final Judgment in this case?

__________________________________________________________________________________________

10.If you have had a previous status conference, what has occurred or changed in the case: