They are going to discuss whether they can proceed with the custody trial, because Dupee's report was late. From the revised minute order earlier this month:
Recognizing the parties’ and Court’s very recent receipt of Dr. Dupee’s 730 evaluation (February 14, 2024), it
was generally understood that it was not certain whether the parties would be ready to commence the trial on
custody and visitation related issues within the coming weeks. For context, the parties have previously
stipulated to bifurcate the issue of custody and visitation from other issues in the pending dissolution, where if
necessary, those (non-custody related) issues will be set for trial at a later date.
Accordingly, the Court’s February 7, 2024 Minute Order is Amended as follows:
• The Court will keep on calendar the February 29, 2024 hearing for purposes of a status conference, with a
focus of determining whether the previously scheduled trial dates (03-06, 03-07, and 03-13) will move forward
or be continued by stipulation.
• Relatedly, unless the parties prior thereto stipulate to continue the custody trial with the concurrence of the
Court, by 5:00pm on March 1, 2024, the parties (including Counsel for the Minor Children) are ordered to
exchange, file, and lodge with this Department: witness lists, exhibit lists, trial briefs, and a concise side-by-side
brief outlining: the parties’ most current custody requests, which issues have been resolved by agreement (if
any), and which issues remain in dispute. This directive pertains ONLY to trial documents regarding custody
and visitation related issues.
• The Court will also treat the February 29, 2024 hearing as a status conference relative to the deferred non-
custodial issues pertaining to the dissolution.