Rule 45 . Settlement conference.

1. Contact before hearings. Attorneys are required to contact opposing attorneys at least 48 hours before a motion is heard to discuss the settlement. 2. Settlement conference. (a) A settlement conference may be held in all domestic relations cases set for trial. (b) When a settlement conference is ordered, the settlement conference shall be conducted after the N.R.C.P. 16.2 or 16.205 case management conference, if applicable, and completion of mediation, if appropriate, and shall be scheduled at a time to be determined by the judge who is to preside over the settlement conference. 3. Judge presiding over settlement conference. (a) The judge assigned the case shall preside over the settlement conference. (b) The judge presiding in the case may assign the settlement conference to another judge or master if appropriate. 4. Mandatory attendance. (a) Each party and the attorney for each party shall personally attend the settlement conference unless the court excuses such attendance. (b) Prior to the settlement conference, each party shall prepare and present a statement indicating the significant issues in dispute. 5. All parties shall attend the settlement conference fully prepared for trial on all unresolved issues except that non-party witnesses need not be present. 6. Waiver of settlement conference. The parties may, by stipulation, and with the court’s consent, waive the settlement conference.