A. All motions to be heard on either the Monday or Tuesday Domestic Motion Docket shall be filed and served on or before the close of business 10 days prior to the hearing on the motion unless said deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, in which event tiling shall occur on the preceding business day of the Clerk. Any exceptions to these deadlines shall be by leave of the Court only.

B. Prior to the taking of testimony on any motion, counsel shall certify, either in writing or on the record that a good faith attempt has been made through negotiations to resolve the issue(s) to be heard.

C. All motions which could require supportive testimony shall be verified or supported by affidavits, to which the opposing party may file a verified response or supporting affidavits 48 hours prior to the hearing. After reviewing the motions, response and affidavits, additional testimony shall be heard only if deemed by the Court to be helpful in rendering its ruling.

D. With the exception of docket entries made by the Court, all motions, pleadings and orders shall be typewritten on white 8 1/2 x 11 paper, in no less than 12 point font, double-spaced and in the English language.