(a) A summons or warrant in support proceedings shall be made returnable by the clerk of the court before a support magistrate in the first instance, unless otherwise provided by the court. A net worth statement form prescribed by the Chief Administrator shall be appended by the clerk to the summons to be served upon the respondent and shall be given to the petitioner upon the filing of the petition.
(b) Whenever the parties are before a judge of the court when support is an issue, the judge shall make an immediate order, either temporary or permanent, with respect to support. If a temporary order is made, the court shall refer the issues of support to a support magistrate.
(c) The above provisions shall apply to initial determinations of support, subsequent modification or violation proceedings, and support proceedings referred to Family Court by the Supreme Court pursuant to part 6 of article 4 of the Family Court Act.
Historical Note
Sec. filed Jan. 9, 1986; amd. filed Nov. 27, 1987 eff. Dec. 1, 1987. Amended (a).
Amended on Aug 11, 2003