Rule 44 . Setting of cases.

1. Rule 4 shall govern the setting of cases in the family court, except as provided below. 2. Setting days/hours. (a) Unless the court orders otherwise, all matters shall be set in the office of the family division clerk or judicial assistant. (b) Setting of cases shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Tuesday through Thursday. All other calendaring shall be done by appointment. 3. Trials. Trials shall be set and heard within 6 months of service of the complaint, unless the court waives this requirement for good cause shown. 4. Law and motion. (a) Unless otherwise required by statute or court rule, all motions, except motions affecting child custody, shall be submitted for decision without oral argument or hearing, unless otherwise ordered by the court. (b) Hearing on motions shall be held within 6 months of service of the motion, unless the court waives this requirement for good cause shown. (c) Appropriate motions may be brought before the court on an ex parte basis in compliance with Rule 43.