Status Conference

When you file or start a family law case you are given a “Case Assignment Notice”, this has the date you need

to attend your “status conference”. A status conference is an opportunity for unrepresented parties to check

in on the status of their case, and to offer the parties information to keep their case moving forward.

Status Conference is a chance to receive assistance from a legal

professional which may include help filling

out and/or filing necessary paperwork and

gaining information about next steps.

Status Conferences also allow a party to

finalize their case that day if other party

agrees or is in default. The legal professional

will double-check the final paperwork and

get it to the judicial assistant who will

present the finals to the Judge.

It is not a trial or a hearing which means that the Judge will not take the bench and you will most likely not speak directly to the Judge.

This is not an individual meeting, and you will not be the only person there. Additionally, due to the small number of legal volunteers and the volume of cases, wait times vary-so plan accordingly.

You are receiving assistance from a legal professional, but that person does not represent you.

Pay attention to emails and mail from the courthouse for any updates to your case.

Have all previously submitted paperwork, as well as any drafts of forms you would like to submit.

Prepare to be there for a few hours (childcare, work off, paid parking, food, etc.).