Rule 5A . Default divorce and custody cases.

1. Affidavit required in default cases involving child custody. Where a default judgment in an action involving minor children is sought, and the proposed judgment does not include or refer to a written custody and visitation agreement, the movant shall attach an affidavit which sets forth the following: (a) Date the parties separated; (b) Person with whom the child has been living with during the past 6 months; (c) Extent of contact the child has had with both parents during the past 6 months; (d) Where a party seeks to allow visitation, the affidavit shall specify a visitation schedule for the defaulting party and child; (e) Where a party seeks to deny visitation between the child and defaulting party, the affidavit shall include the following: (1) Specific factual reasons why visitation should be denied; (2) Last time the defaulting party contacted or visited the child; and (3) Last known address and whereabouts of the defaulting party. (f) Where a party seeks supervised visitation between the child and defaulting party, the affidavit shall specify: (1) Specific factual reasons why visitation should be supervised; (2) When and where supervised visitation shall take place; and (3) The person or agency who shall supervise visitation.