Early Case Management/Early Neutral Evaluation

Early Case Management (ECM) is the early involvement of a judicial officer in family court cases with the goal of resolving the case before the parties spend significant financial and emotional resources. Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is a confidential and voluntary alternative dispute resolution process designed to facilitate the resolution of custody, parenting time (visitation), and financial matters (such as child support and the division of property and debts) quickly, fairly, and in a cost-effective way.

Resources

General/Statewide Forms

Financial ENE Provider's Report (PDF Version / Word Version)
Social ENE Provider's Report (PDF Version / Word Version)
Request for Order Extending Timelines for FENE or SENE (PDF Version / Word Version)

Rule 114 ADR Program

Informational Video

The following presentation will provide you with information about the Initial Case Management Conference:

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