On January 20, 2017 a
Notice-Other
was filed
involving a dispute between
and
for Dissolution without Child
in the District Court of Cook County.
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COOK COUNTY FAMILY COURT EARLY NEUTRAL
EVALUATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is a short-term, confidential evaluative process designed
to facilitate prompt dispute resolution in Family Court custody and parenting time
(visitation) matters. The program offers the evaluative impressions of experienced
evaluators to parties engaged in custody and parenting time and/or financial disputes.
Feedback is provided to parties and their attorneys based on case presentations and a
limited amount of information gathering. The ENE process is usually completed within
one month, for Social ENE and within two months for Financial ENE.
1. At any point in the legal process, from the initial judicial management conference
to a pretrial settlement conference, the judicial officer may refer parties and their
attorneys to an evaluator(s) for a social and/or financial ENE. A social ENE deals with
custody and parenting time issues. A Financial ENE addresses child support, spousal
maintenance, and/or division of property.
2. A male/female ENE team of experienced evaluators is assigned to the case in a
social ENE and one evaluator is assigned to the case in a financial ENE.
3. Attorneys and parties meet with the ENE evaluator(s) within one week after the
assignment. Payment for services is due at that time. Each attorney or pro se party is
asked to present the important issues in the case. Unless it is necessary to gather
additional information, the ENE evaluator(s) provide immediate feedback about each
party’s case. Settlement possibilities are discussed and areas needing further scrutiny are
identified.
4. The ENE evaluator(s) may gather additional information as necessary and the
team may interview parties, interview the child(ren), or gather limited collateral data.
5. The attorneys and parties may meet a second time with the ENE evaluator(s) to
hear the evaluator(s)’s assessment and recommendations. Settlement options for full and
partial agreements are discussed. If the case does not settle, the evaluator(s) identify(ies)
critical issues that may need additional study.
6. If a full or partial settlement is reached, a copy of the agreement is sent to the
judicial officer. If a full agreement is not reached, a report is made to the judicial officer
by the ENE evaluator(s) regarding partial agreements that have been reached. The report
may be written or oral. The ENE evaluator(s) may not be called as witnesses with
respect to the information obtained or the recommendations made during the ENE
process.
7. In addition to reporting full and partial settlements, the ENE evaluator(s) may
communicate with the judicial officer for the limited purpose of facilitating case
management. For example, if one issue stands in the way of settlement, such as a
chemical health concern, the ENE evaluator(s) may report the disputed issue to the
judicial officer for case management purposes. Armed with such information, the
judicial officer may opt for a chemical health assessment rather than a full-fledged
custody evaluation.
8. If the case does not settle, the ENE evaluator(s) will advise the Court and the
matter will be assigned to ajudge.
STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COUNTY OF COOK FAMILY DIVISION
Court File No. 16-FA-17-18
Cynthia C. Larsen-Niemi
Petitioner,
CONFIDENTIAL
and INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT
CONFERENCE DATA SHEET
Craig Alan Niemi
Respondent.
This form should be completed and served and filed with the Court at least two
business days before the Initial Case Management Conference.
1. The following information is provided by the Petitioner Respondent .
2. a) Has either party been the subject of a harassment restraining order? Yes/No
(circle one).
b) Has either party been the subject of a domestic abuse order for protection?
Yes/No (circle one).
c) Has domestic abuse occurred in this relationship? Yes/No (circle one).
d) Have you ever been in fear of the other party? Yes/No (circle one).
If yes, explain:
Information Regarding Children:
1. Are the parties currently residing together? Yes/No (circle one).
If no, when did they separate?
Have any of the children been the subject of a child protection case? Yes/No
(circle one).
List the names, birthdates and ages of the minor children.
4. Is there an agreement regarding legal custody of children? Yes/No (circle one).
5. Is there an agreement regarding physical custody of children? Yes/No (circle one).
6. Is there an agreement regarding parenting time? Yes/No (circle one).
7. What are the current parenting time arrangements for the children?
8. Give a detailed statement of each issue that is not resolved and your proposed
resolution to the issue. (attach additional pages as required).
Information Regarding Alternative Dispute Resolution Options:
Check one:
Mediation
Parties agree to retain the services of and will pay all costs
Early Neutral Evaluation
Parties agree to participate in court annexed ENE program for a set fee
Parties agree to participate in a private ENE program and pay all costs
Other (please indicate)
Information Regarding Finances:
Petitioner’s employer and address: Respondent’s employer and address:
Petitioner’s gross monthly income:
Respondent’s gross monthly income:
Summary of monthly budget expenses (for the party preparing this form):
Mortgage
Rent
Food
669999669999
Telephone
Heat
Sewer/ Water/Garbage
Electricity
Cable TV
Medical Expenses
Health/life Insurance
Home Insurance
Car Insurance
Car Payment
Car repair/fuel/license
Daycare 696666999999996666999966696966696699
School expenses
Donations
Clothing
Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Recreation/Travel
Personal Allowances/Incidentals
Home Maintenance
Loans (list)
Credit card bills (itemize)
a.
b. 999966
c.
Other (itemize)
a.
b. 996666
c.
Homestead Address:
Approximate Homestead Value: $
Mortgage on Homestead: $
Checking Accounts (bank name(s) and balances(s)):
Savings Accounts (bank name(s) and balances)):
Pensions and Profit Sharing Plans (specify account name, approximate value, how it is
owned and by home):
Automobiles (make, model, year, approximate mileage and approximate value):
Recreational equipment (boats, guns, ATV, motorcycles, etc.) (make, model, year,
approximate value):
Other Assets of value (do not include normal household goods and furnishings) (list each
with an approximate value):
Are there non—marital claims? Yes/No (circle one). If yes, itemize:
ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO THIS DATA SHEET:
1. Additional sheets as necessary to answer any and all questions above.
. Paystubs for the last three months of employment.
3. If self-employed, please attach a statement of receipts and expenses for the
past six months.
4. Most recent Federal and State Tax Returns, including W-ZS and 10995, if
self-employed.
5. Any unemployment compensation statements or worker’s compensation
statements and all other income received during the last three months,
including any public financial assistance in money or in—kind services
(grants, heating assistance, medical assistance, etc.)
This form was prepared by:
Petitioner/Respondent
Address/Telephone number:
Document Filed Date
February 27, 2017
Case Filing Date
January 20, 2017
Category
Dissolution without Child
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COOK COUNTY FAMILY COURT EARLY NEUTRAL EVALUATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is a short-term, confidential evaluative process designed to facilitate prompt dispute resolution in Family Court custody and parenting time (visitation) matters. The program offers the evaluative impressions of experienced evaluators to parties engaged in custody and parenting time and/or financial disputes. Feedback is provided to parties and their attorneys based on case presentations and a limited amount of information gathering. The ENE process is usually completed within one month, for Social ENE and within two months for Financial ENE. 1. At any point in the legal process, from the initial judicial management conference to a pretrial settlement conference, the judicial officer may refer parties and their attorneys to an evaluator(s) for a social and/or financial ENE. A social ENE deals with custody and parenting time issues. A Financial ENE addresses child support, spousal maintenance, and/or division of property. 2. A male/female ENE team of experienced evaluators is assigned to the case in a social ENE and one evaluator is assigned to the case in a financial ENE. 3. Attorneys and parties meet with the ENE evaluator(s) within one week after the assignment. Payment for services is due at that time. Each attorney or pro se party is asked to present the important issues in the case. Unless it is necessary to gather additional information, the ENE evaluator(s) provide immediate feedback about each party’s case. Settlement possibilities are discussed and areas needing further scrutiny are identified. 4. The ENE evaluator(s) may gather additional information as necessary and the team may interview parties, interview the child(ren), or gather limited collateral data. 5. The attorneys and parties may meet a second time with the ENE evaluator(s) to hear the evaluator(s)’s assessment and recommendations. Settlement options for full and partial agreements are discussed. If the case does not settle, the evaluator(s) identify(ies) critical issues that may need additional study. 6. If a full or partial settlement is reached, a copy of the agreement is sent to the judicial officer. If a full agreement is not reached, a report is made to the judicial officer by the ENE evaluator(s) regarding partial agreements that have been reached. The report may be written or oral. The ENE evaluator(s) may not be called as witnesses with respect to the information obtained or the recommendations made during the ENE process. 7. In addition to reporting full and partial settlements, the ENE evaluator(s) may communicate with the judicial officer for the limited purpose of facilitating case management. For example, if one issue stands in the way of settlement, such as a chemical health concern, the ENE evaluator(s) may report the disputed issue to the judicial officer for case management purposes. Armed with such information, the judicial officer may opt for a chemical health assessment rather than a full-fledged custody evaluation. 8. If the case does not settle, the ENE evaluator(s) will advise the Court and the matter will be assigned to ajudge. STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF COOK FAMILY DIVISION Court File No. 16-FA-17-18 Cynthia C. Larsen-Niemi Petitioner, CONFIDENTIAL and INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE DATA SHEET Craig Alan Niemi Respondent. This form should be completed and served and filed with the Court at least two business days before the Initial Case Management Conference. 1. The following information is provided by the Petitioner Respondent . 2. a) Has either party been the subject of a harassment restraining order? Yes/No (circle one). b) Has either party been the subject of a domestic abuse order for protection? Yes/No (circle one). c) Has domestic abuse occurred in this relationship? Yes/No (circle one). d) Have you ever been in fear of the other party? Yes/No (circle one). If yes, explain: Information Regarding Children: 1. Are the parties currently residing together? Yes/No (circle one). If no, when did they separate? Have any of the children been the subject of a child protection case? Yes/No (circle one). List the names, birthdates and ages of the minor children. 4. Is there an agreement regarding legal custody of children? Yes/No (circle one). 5. Is there an agreement regarding physical custody of children? Yes/No (circle one). 6. Is there an agreement regarding parenting time? Yes/No (circle one). 7. What are the current parenting time arrangements for the children? 8. Give a detailed statement of each issue that is not resolved and your proposed resolution to the issue. (attach additional pages as required). Information Regarding Alternative Dispute Resolution Options: Check one: Mediation Parties agree to retain the services of and will pay all costs Early Neutral Evaluation Parties agree to participate in court annexed ENE program for a set fee Parties agree to participate in a private ENE program and pay all costs Other (please indicate) Information Regarding Finances: Petitioner’s employer and address: Respondent’s employer and address: Petitioner’s gross monthly income: Respondent’s gross monthly income: Summary of monthly budget expenses (for the party preparing this form): Mortgage Rent Food 669999669999 Telephone Heat Sewer/ Water/Garbage Electricity Cable TV Medical Expenses Health/life Insurance Home Insurance Car Insurance Car Payment Car repair/fuel/license Daycare 696666999999996666999966696966696699 School expenses Donations Clothing Laundry and Dry Cleaning Recreation/Travel Personal Allowances/Incidentals Home Maintenance Loans (list) Credit card bills (itemize) a. b. 999966 c. Other (itemize) a. b. 996666 c. Homestead Address: Approximate Homestead Value: $ Mortgage on Homestead: $ Checking Accounts (bank name(s) and balances(s)): Savings Accounts (bank name(s) and balances)): Pensions and Profit Sharing Plans (specify account name, approximate value, how it is owned and by home): Automobiles (make, model, year, approximate mileage and approximate value): Recreational equipment (boats, guns, ATV, motorcycles, etc.) (make, model, year, approximate value): Other Assets of value (do not include normal household goods and furnishings) (list each with an approximate value): Are there non—marital claims? Yes/No (circle one). If yes, itemize: ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO THIS DATA SHEET: 1. Additional sheets as necessary to answer any and all questions above. . Paystubs for the last three months of employment. 3. If self-employed, please attach a statement of receipts and expenses for the past six months. 4. Most recent Federal and State Tax Returns, including W-ZS and 10995, if self-employed. 5. Any unemployment compensation statements or worker’s compensation statements and all other income received during the last three months, including any public financial assistance in money or in—kind services (grants, heating assistance, medical assistance, etc.) This form was prepared by: Petitioner/Respondent Address/Telephone number: