A. Cases involving child custody, child visitation/timesharing, child support, maintenance, property division and/or general divorce action may be referred to the Domestic Relations Commissioner pursuant to FCRPP 4. If there is a conflict with the assigned Domestic Relations Commissioner, the case shall be referred to the Domestic Relations Commissioner of the other division or a Special Domestic Relations Commissioner may be appointed if necessary. If a Special Domestic Relations Commissioner is appointed, the Special Domestic Relations Commissioner must have the same qualifications as the Domestic Relations Commissioner.

B. Once the case is referred to the Domestic Relations Commissioner, the notice of hearing must be sent to all parties within seven (7) days. Continuances may only be made for good cause shown and written motion to opposing parties, unless the parties agree to the continuance. The Domestic Relations Commissioner has the authority to schedule and reset the hearings.

C. The Domestic Relations Commissioner's Report and Recommendation shall be filed with the Clerk within twenty-one (21) days of the completion of the trial and the submission of evidence.

D. Thereafter, either party has ten (10) days in which to file objections pursuant to FCRPP 4(4)(a).

E. If the record is left open for the submission of evidence to the Domestic Relations Commissioner, then the attorneys and/or parties must file a joint motion that the matter now stands submitted to the Commissioner for report and recommendation.