On February 02, 2024 a
Summons
was filed
involving a dispute between
Markowski, Kevin D,
and
Drislane, Samantha A,
for Domestic Relations
in the District Court of Essex County.
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Docket No. Commonwealth of Massachusetts
PRE-TRIAL NOTICE AND ORDER The Trial Court
Domestic Relations/Equity ES24D0200DR Probate and Family Court
Kevin D Markowski ¥S. Samantha A Drislane
(On a complaint for Divorce 1B filed February 02, 2024
A pre-trial conference will be held on: Essex Probate and Family Court
Date: 42/05/2024 (978)744-1020
Time: 08:30 AM
Place: 36 Federal Street, Salem
36 Federal Street
Salem, MA 01970
Pretrial Conference Domestic and Equity
DO NOT CALL THE TRIAL DEPARTMENT FOR A CONTINUANCE. THIS DATE MAY BE CHANGED ONLY IF A
WRITTEN MOTION TO CONTINUE IS ALLOWED BY THE COURT.
IT 1S ORDERED THAT:
1, At least one week before the day of the pre-trial conference, all parties and any lawyers shall meet and shall talk in
person about the case.
tf a domestic violence restraining order (G.L. c. 209A) or a domestic violence protective order (G.L. c. 208) has been
issued for one party against the other and is still in effect, then you do not have to meet in person. The pre-trial
conference will still be held, and you must still be there.
Each lawyer and self-represented (pro se) party shall file a written memorandum with the court three days before the
time of the pre-trial conference, and shall give a copy to each other lawyer or self-represented party. (See next page for
memorandum contents). Lawyers and parties are encouraged, but not required, to prepare and sign ajoint
memorandum.
All trial counsel and all parties shall attend the pre-trial conference. Failure of any counsel or party to appear on time at
the pre-trial conference, or failure to comply with any of the provisions of this order, will result in the imposition of such
sanctions as the Court may deem appropriate.
If the case is settled before or at the pre-trial conference, the pre-trial conference time may be used for an uncontested
hearing.
The Court may order the case to immediate trial on the date of the pre-trial conference if the Court determines at
the pre-trial conference that (a) the parties will be the only witnesses; or (b) one party, by failure to appear at the pre-trial
conference or otherwise, will not present a case; or (c) immediate trial is necessary to accomplish justice. If no parties
are present at the pre-trial conference and there is a temporary order in effect, the Court may issue a judgment
containing the terms of the temporary order.
The contents of the memorandum are listed on the next page
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Docket No. Commonwealth of Massachusetts
PRE-TRIAL NOTICE AND ORDER The Tria! Court
ES24D0200DR
Domestic Relations/Equity Probate and Family Court
The memorandum shalt include:
A The date, time, and place that the in-person meeting was held, and who was present at the meeting.
B A comprehensive written stipulation or statement of all facts the parties agree are true.
A statement of contested issues of fact and law and progress towards agreement, if any.
A statement that all disovery has been completed. If discovery has not been completed, an explanation of why it was
not completed and a list of what remains to be done.
If child custody is an issue, a statement of reasons why each party should, or should not, have custody.
A list of all people each party intends to call as witnesses at the trial, including for each person a brief statement
identifying the person (for example, "sister of the wife’ or ‘the children's dentist’).
A list of all exhibits which each party intends to offer in evidence at the trial.
Depositions each party intends to use at trial.
(Divorce, property division and original alimony cases and equity cases involving property claims only)
A stipulation (written agreement) of the current values and costs of all real estate and personal property in issue.
If the parties are unable to agree as to current values, each party shall submit an opinion of fair market value.
(Divorce, property division and original alimony cases only) If there are issues of alimony and/or division of
property, a written offer of proof (a written statement) of the evidence each party intends to produce at the trial with
tespect to each of the factors mentioned in G.L. c. 208, § 34 (a section of the Massachusetts General Laws).
A realistic estimate of the number of hours or days that will be needed for the trial.
if there are financial issues in the case, copies of current Financial Statement, with all required schedules and
attachments, and any other pertinent financial data, shall be attached to the memorandum.
If child support is an issue, a completed Child Support Guidelines Worksheet shall be attached to the
memorandum,
Date: March 14, 2024 Hon. Nan M. Sauer
JUSTICE OF THE PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT
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Docket No. Commonwealth of Massachusetts PRE-TRIAL NOTICE AND ORDER The Trial Court Domestic Relations/Equity ES24D0200DR Probate and Family Court Kevin D Markowski ¥S. Samantha A Drislane (On a complaint for Divorce 1B filed February 02, 2024 A pre-trial conference will be held on: Essex Probate and Family Court Date: 42/05/2024 (978)744-1020 Time: 08:30 AM Place: 36 Federal Street, Salem 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 Pretrial Conference Domestic and Equity DO NOT CALL THE TRIAL DEPARTMENT FOR A CONTINUANCE. THIS DATE MAY BE CHANGED ONLY IF A WRITTEN MOTION TO CONTINUE IS ALLOWED BY THE COURT. IT 1S ORDERED THAT: 1, At least one week before the day of the pre-trial conference, all parties and any lawyers shall meet and shall talk in person about the case. tf a domestic violence restraining order (G.L. c. 209A) or a domestic violence protective order (G.L. c. 208) has been issued for one party against the other and is still in effect, then you do not have to meet in person. The pre-trial conference will still be held, and you must still be there. Each lawyer and self-represented (pro se) party shall file a written memorandum with the court three days before the time of the pre-trial conference, and shall give a copy to each other lawyer or self-represented party. (See next page for memorandum contents). Lawyers and parties are encouraged, but not required, to prepare and sign ajoint memorandum. All trial counsel and all parties shall attend the pre-trial conference. Failure of any counsel or party to appear on time at the pre-trial conference, or failure to comply with any of the provisions of this order, will result in the imposition of such sanctions as the Court may deem appropriate. If the case is settled before or at the pre-trial conference, the pre-trial conference time may be used for an uncontested hearing. The Court may order the case to immediate trial on the date of the pre-trial conference if the Court determines at the pre-trial conference that (a) the parties will be the only witnesses; or (b) one party, by failure to appear at the pre-trial conference or otherwise, will not present a case; or (c) immediate trial is necessary to accomplish justice. If no parties are present at the pre-trial conference and there is a temporary order in effect, the Court may issue a judgment containing the terms of the temporary order. The contents of the memorandum are listed on the next page Page 1 CJD 213 (8/13/12) Docket No. Commonwealth of Massachusetts PRE-TRIAL NOTICE AND ORDER The Tria! Court ES24D0200DR Domestic Relations/Equity Probate and Family Court The memorandum shalt include: A The date, time, and place that the in-person meeting was held, and who was present at the meeting. B A comprehensive written stipulation or statement of all facts the parties agree are true. A statement of contested issues of fact and law and progress towards agreement, if any. A statement that all disovery has been completed. If discovery has not been completed, an explanation of why it was not completed and a list of what remains to be done. If child custody is an issue, a statement of reasons why each party should, or should not, have custody. A list of all people each party intends to call as witnesses at the trial, including for each person a brief statement identifying the person (for example, "sister of the wife’ or ‘the children's dentist’). A list of all exhibits which each party intends to offer in evidence at the trial. Depositions each party intends to use at trial. (Divorce, property division and original alimony cases and equity cases involving property claims only) A stipulation (written agreement) of the current values and costs of all real estate and personal property in issue. If the parties are unable to agree as to current values, each party shall submit an opinion of fair market value. (Divorce, property division and original alimony cases only) If there are issues of alimony and/or division of property, a written offer of proof (a written statement) of the evidence each party intends to produce at the trial with tespect to each of the factors mentioned in G.L. c. 208, § 34 (a section of the Massachusetts General Laws). A realistic estimate of the number of hours or days that will be needed for the trial. if there are financial issues in the case, copies of current Financial Statement, with all required schedules and attachments, and any other pertinent financial data, shall be attached to the memorandum. If child support is an issue, a completed Child Support Guidelines Worksheet shall be attached to the memorandum, Date: March 14, 2024 Hon. Nan M. Sauer JUSTICE OF THE PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT File Copy + Page 2 CJD 213 (8/13/12)