Navigating through family law proceedings can often feel like an intricate dance of formalities and documentation. Among the key forms that individuals may encounter in the Superior Court of California, Alameda County, is the ALA FL-041, specifically designed for Case Management Conferences. This document encompasses a comprehensive questionnaire aimed at streamlining the case process for parties involved in family law disputes. It covers a wide array of pertinent topics, including, but not limited to, statistical information surrounding the marriage in question, child custody and visitation arrangements, child and spousal support issues, division of property, and matters related to the discovery process. Additionally, the form delves into the requirements for mandatory disclosures in cases of dissolution, legal separation, and nullity, while also touching upon the potential request for bifurcation of specific issues. This preliminary step not only sets the stage for subsequent proceedings but also aims to facilitate a more focused and efficient resolution by identifying key areas of agreement and dispute. Completing the ALA FL-041 requires careful attention to detail, as the information provided will significantly influence the trajectory of the case management conference and, ultimately, the overall case resolution.
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Form Name | Form Ala Fl 041 |
Form Length | 2 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
Other names | ala fl 041, form ala fl 041, 041 questionnaire f fill, ala alameda case |
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ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address) |
FOR COURT USE ONLY |
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ATTORNEY FOR (Name): |
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, ALAMEDA COUNTY |
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BRANCH NAME: |
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PETITIONER/PLAINTIFF: |
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RESPONDENT/DEFENDANT: |
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CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE for |
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Continued Family Law Status Conference
Family Centered Case Resolution Conference
1.Statistical Information
a.Date of marriage:
b.Date of separation:
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Petitioner’s proposed date: |
Respondent’s proposed date: |
c. Date petition filed: d. Date of service:
2.Child Custody/Child Visitation Not applicable
a. Are there current custody/visitation orders? YES NO
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Date of current order: |
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Brief description of orders (e.g., alt weeks, |
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Time share for Petitioner ________ % and for Respondent _________ % |
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If no: |
Is a custody/visitation order requested? |
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Does either party request a change in the current order? |
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b. Do the parties require a referral to Family & Children’s Bureau? |
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c. Is it anticipated that a custody evaluation will be required? YES |
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3. Child Support |
Not applicable |
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a. Is there a current child support order? YES |
NO |
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If yes, date of current order: |
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amount ordered: $ |
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b. Is either party seeking a child support award? |
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c. What is the date of filing of each party’s most current income and expense declaration?
Petitioner: ___________________, 20_____; Respondent: ____________________, 20_____.
d. Is either party seeking to modify the current child support order? |
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If yes, brief description of the reason for modification: |
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e. Is either party claiming child support arrearages or |
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If yes, amount claimed to be owed: $ ______________ amount claimed overpaid: $ ______________ |
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4. Spousal Support |
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a. Is there a current spousal support order? |
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NO |
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If yes, date of current order: |
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amount ordered $ |
per month |
b. Is either party seeking an award of spousal support? YES NO If yes, amount requested: $
c. Is either party seeking to modify the current order or terminate the court’s jurisdiction over spousal support?
YES NO. If yes, proposed modification/reason for termination:
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PETITIONER/PLAINTIFF:
RESPONDENT/DEFENDANT:
CASE NUMBER:
d. Is either party claiming spousal support |
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If yes, amount claimed to be owed: $ __________________ amount claimed overpaid: $ _______________
5.Property
a. Do the parties have any community property to divide? YES NO
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Real property ______ FMV____________ Debt_____________ |
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Pensions ____________________________________________ |
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Stock/stock options____________________________________ |
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Vehicles_____________________________________________ |
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Gold/jewelry__________________________________________ |
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Other property valued above $5,000.00_______________________________________________ |
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b. Are there community debts? |
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NO |
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If yes: |
Credit card debt_______________________________________ |
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Student loans_________________________________________ |
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Tax liabilities__________________________________________ |
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Promissory notes______________________________________ |
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Other debts exceeding $1,000.00__________________________ |
c. Have real property appraisals been completed? YES |
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d. Have pensions been joined? YES NO |
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e. Is there a dispute over the valuation date of any asset? |
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f.Does either party claim any significant separate property assets? YES NO If yes, state the nature and extent of said assets:
g.Is either party requesting reimbursement for payments made on community debt or use of community property? YES NO Amount requested ____________
6.Discovery
a.Discovery remaining: Interrogatories Depositions Document production
b.Estimated date of completion:
c.Are experts retained or expected to be retained? YES NO
If yes, what is the nature of the expertise of the expert(s)? |
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Child custody evaluator |
Real estate appraiser |
Accountant |
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Business valuator |
Vocational evaluator |
Other (specify): |
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Are or will the retained or expected experts be appointed under Evidence Code section 730? |
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d.Other discovery to be undertaken (specify):
7.Mandatory Declaration of Disclosure (for dissolution, legal separation, and nullity cases only)
a.Petitioner has served respondent with preliminary final declaration of disclosure
b.Respondent has served petitioner with preliminary final declaration of disclosure
8. Party intends to request bifurcation of the following issue(s) (specify):
9. Parties or counsel have met to discuss settlement. YES NO
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How many times in person (specify): |
by phone (specify): |
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Estimated time for trial (specify hours or days): |
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Expert witnesses (number): |
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13. Please attach all case management orders you request be made.
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ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER RESPONDENT OTHER |
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