(a) Grounds. A party may file a motion that requests the court to clarify a ruling if the ruling is confusing or is susceptible to more than one reasonable interpretation.

(b) Timing. A party may file a motion for clarification within 6 months after the entry of the ruling, unless good cause is demonstrated as to why the motion was not filed within that time. If the motion is filed to clarify support obligations or distribution of retirement benefits under the order, the motion may be filed at any time. The filing of a motion for clarification does not extend the time for filing a notice of appeal.

(c) Procedure. Unless the court orders otherwise, a party may not file a response to a motion for clarification, and the court may summarily deny the motion. However, the court may not grant a motion for clarification without providing the nonmoving party an opportunity to file a written response.

(d) Rule 83 Motion. A party may not combine a motion filed under this rule with a motion under Rule 83. On a motion for clarification, the court may not open the judgment or accept additional evidence as it can under Rule 83.