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Posted: December 30, 2024
URCP053A. Special masters for parenting disputes in domestic relations actions. NEW. This new rule is proposed to cover the court appointment of special masters specific to domestic relations actions. A separate rule is being drafted and will be proposed to cover the training and qualifications of a special master in domestic relations actions.
The type of cases that needs Special Masters appointed are the ones in which one of the parties will not agree to the appointment of a Special Master. I would greatly prefer a version where the Court has the ability to appoint a Special Master. This Rule could be limited for “high-conflict cases” or for “exceptional cases where the Court determines a Special Master would greatly reduce high attorney fees or conflict that is harming the children.”