Rule 4.5 - Early Case Managementa. Procedure for Pre-Decree Cases: All cases in which a response has been filed are subject to early case management and alternate dispute resolution procedures as defined by the Presiding Family Law Judge. The assigned Family Court judge may exempt cases from these procedures for good cause.b. Procedure for Post-Decree Cases: The Presiding Family Law Judge or the Presiding Judge's designee may define the case types, and early case management and alternative dispute resolution procedures authorized by the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure in the early resolution of post-decree cases.c. Required Attendance and Sanctions: All parties subject to early case management or alternative dispute resolution procedures are required to attend any conferences scheduled by the court. The trial court may impose any sanctions allowed by rule or statute on any party who fails to comply.Adopted Aug. 30, 2017, effective 1/2/2018.